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B892 DRS

1983 Ford P100

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford P10034,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 DRS
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,423 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,128 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 92,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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B892 DRS is a 1983 Ford P100 in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B892 DRS, 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 B892 DRS registered?

B892 DRS is a 1983 Ford P100, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is B892 DRS safe to buy?

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