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A598 FPY

1984 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA598 FPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,795 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 69,795 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,794 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,794 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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A598 FPY is a 1984 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A598 FPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A598 FPY registered?

A598 FPY is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A598 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A598 FPY shows 4 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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