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A834 VEW

1984 Ford Bronco

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA834 VEW
MakeFord
ModelBronco
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,292 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering lock missing

Wheel/tyres protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 31 Aug 2013 69,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering lock missing

Wheel/tyres protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Jul 2013 69,260 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

steering lock missing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,853 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Bronco?

Based on 736 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
fog lamp not working 14
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
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A834 VEW is a 1984 Ford Bronco in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Ford Bronco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A834 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bronco typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Bronco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A834 VEW registered?

A834 VEW is a 1984 Ford Bronco, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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