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YSL 477T

1979 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,956 mi
Last recorded48,956 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Motor Caravan53,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 477T
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,360cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,956 miles

prop shaft bolt missing

Fail 4 Dec 2015 48,956 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings from steering box (2.2.B.1h)

prop shaft bolt missing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 97,948 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,987 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 96,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise rad cap missing

advise centre prop mount

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,151 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 94,151 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 932,176 miles

washers poor rear brake pipe over axle slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,736 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 92,713 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 84,752 miles

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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YSL 477T is a 1979 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSL 477T, 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.

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What year was YSL 477T registered?

YSL 477T is a 1979 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is YSL 477T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSL 477T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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