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SBV 691T

1979 Ford Motor Caravan

Cream Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,110 mi
Last recorded52,110 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Motor Caravan53,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBV 691T
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all floor and steps corroded and welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

this vehicle has met minimum standard test

this vehicle requires a full service and brake stip down to ensure everything ok for road use

Fail 23 Feb 2023 52,110 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer sills and step (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested seized (1.2.1 (g))

hazzards inop

this vehicle has had major welding and fibre glassed over this vehicle has met a minimum standard test

Pass 1 May 2019 51,915 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2018 51,485 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

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

driver floor cracked

Fail 21 May 2018 51,481 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

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

driver floor cracked

Pass 18 May 2016 51,317 miles

Rear fog missing

Fail 18 May 2016 51,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog missing

Fail 6 May 2016 51,303 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under body (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure engine compartment (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported front cab (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 50,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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SBV 691T is a 1979 Ford Motor Caravan in Cream with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,084 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBV 691T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBV 691T registered?

SBV 691T is a 1979 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is SBV 691T safe to buy?

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