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A798 ATF

1984 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 ATF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,576 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front leaf spring bushes worn

body very rusty

os door frame rusted to hole

osf king pin has lift

Fail 12 Feb 2011 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front leaf spring bushes worn

body very rusty

os door frame rusted to hole

osf king pin has lift

Pass 27 Feb 2010 76,189 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

slight damage to offside rear outer wheel rim

slight interacting on both rear lights

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

both front king pins have slight play

drivers seat has collapsed

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre sidewalls are cracked

rear lights have slight interaction

Fail 31 Jan 2009 70,738 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Off side front tyre side wall cracks

Slight interaction on rear lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Drivers seat collapsed

Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,190 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall not to canvas

Fail 15 Dec 2007 67,188 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fluid on offside rear shock absorber not oil

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall not to canvas

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,237 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,230 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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A798 ATF is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A798 ATF, 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 A798 ATF registered?

A798 ATF is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A798 ATF safe to buy?

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