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VAN 596Y

1983 Ford Van

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,962 mi
Last recorded51,962 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 596Y
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 51,962 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 51,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 49,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 47,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 44,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 37,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 36,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 34,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 25,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2010 18,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,838 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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VAN 596Y is a 1983 Ford Van in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VAN 596Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAN 596Y registered?

VAN 596Y is a 1983 Ford Van, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is VAN 596Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAN 596Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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