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Q165WVK

1971 Ford Van

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2007
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,316 mi
Last recorded21,316 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ165WVK
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2006 21,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion beginning by rear shock absorber top mountings

Fail 25 May 2006 21,316 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion beginning by rear shock absorber mountings

Pass 28 May 2005 13,132 miles

corrosion by rear shock absorber mounts

Pass 6 May 2005 12,807 miles

Corrosion by rear shock absorber mountings

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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Q165WVK is a 1971 Ford Van in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q165WVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 55 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q165WVK registered?

Q165WVK is a 1971 Ford Van, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q165WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q165WVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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