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A522 VRL

1983 Ford P100

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford P10034,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA522 VRL
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 81,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP BALL JOINT NEARSIDE FRONT CRACKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated SIGN OF DAMP TOP FERRULE OFFSIDE FRONT ,BUT NO SIGN OF LEAK AT PRESSURE ,SUGGEST CHECKED OUT OR REPLACED . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear TOWBAR SIDE SUPPORTS WELDED TO CHASSIS .

Fail 4 Jun 2020 81,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive C.O HIGH 5.77 (NEED LESS THAN 4.5 ) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP BALL JOINT NEARSIDE FRONT CRACKING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated SIGN OF DAMP TOP FERRULE OFFSIDE FRONT ,BUT NO SIGN OF LEAK AT PRESSURE ,SUGGEST CHECKED OUT OR REPLACED . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear TOWBAR SIDE SUPPORTS WELDED TO CHASSIS .

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,187 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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A522 VRL is a 1983 Ford P100 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 34,738 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A522 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A522 VRL registered?

A522 VRL is a 1983 Ford P100, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A522 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A522 VRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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