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SVM 301W

1980 Ford Econoline

White Petrol 5756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,027 mi
Last recorded54,027 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 301W
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,756cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 54,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,607 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 52,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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SVM 301W is a 1980 Ford Econoline in White with a 5,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SVM 301W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVM 301W registered?

SVM 301W is a 1980 Ford Econoline, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is SVM 301W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVM 301W 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.

Does SVM 301W have outstanding finance?

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