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RBY 972K

1972 Ford Econoline

Yellow Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 972K
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 2,470 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (4.2.3 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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RBY 972K is a 1972 Ford Econoline in Yellow with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBY 972K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 54 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBY 972K registered?

RBY 972K is a 1972 Ford Econoline, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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