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RNC 148W

1981 Ford Motor Caravan

Beige Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,935 mi
Last recorded89,935 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNC 148W
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,935 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,614 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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RNC 148W is a 1981 Ford Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RNC 148W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNC 148W registered?

RNC 148W is a 1981 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is RNC 148W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNC 148W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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