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P279 VFA

1996 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,364 mi
Last recorded63,364 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Bongo124,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 VFA
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,364 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dents/scratches to various body panels , kerb damage to alloy rims , engine/gear box oil leaks , engine under tray fitted , front brake pads worn , stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,548 miles

front brakes squeeking , park brake travel high , various oil leaks , heavy corrosion to exhaust , o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread , dents/scratches to various body panels , nail in n/s/r tyre ,

ns/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread/badly cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2008 51,548 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes squeeking , park brake travel high , various oil leaks , heavy corrosion to exhaust , o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread , dents/scratches to various body panels , nail in n/s/r tyre ,

ns/f tyre wearing unevenly/stepped in tread/badly cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,057 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,380 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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P279 VFA is a 1996 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 124,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P279 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P279 VFA registered?

P279 VFA is a 1996 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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