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166 FYA

1983 Standard Vanguard

Grey Petrol 2088cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,949 mi
Last recorded68,949 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration166 FYA
MakeStandard
ModelVanguard
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,088cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,949 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,949 miles

Tyres showing signs of cracking on side walls. Front o/s tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,410 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,201 miles

Dip switch intermittent head beam

Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,949 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2013 68,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,464 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,109 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,711 miles

O/S FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED, NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA. N/S INNER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,711 miles

O/S FRONT OUTRIGGER CORRODED, NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA. N/S INNER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,194 miles

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,282 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 65,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,635 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Standard Vanguard?

Based on 587 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
238
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 11
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166 FYA is a 1983 Standard Vanguard in Grey with a 2,088cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Standard Vanguard fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 166 FYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Standard Vanguard typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 43 years old, this Standard Vanguard is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 166 FYA?

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What year was 166 FYA registered?

166 FYA is a 1983 Standard Vanguard, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is 166 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 FYA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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