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DHK 276T

1978 Ford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,289 mi
Last recorded9,289 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHK 276T
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

both front seats showing signs of wear

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed, wax oiled and painted

weld repairs to under side and engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,681 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,639 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front cross member corroding

near side front chassis corroding

off side front inner wing corroding

off side front wheel arch corroded

weld repair to near side inner wing

weld repairs to both front steps

Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer rear whee.l arches starting to corrod

offside and nearside under side of door steps corroded.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 8,411 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer rear whee.l arches starting to corrod

offside and nearside under side of door steps corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,064 miles

Oil leak

front chassis rails have been repaired welded up

front to rear chassis rails slight corroded

n/s and o/s front foot wells corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s front king pins

Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

front chassis rails have been repaired welded up

front discs poor condition

front to rear chassis rails slight corroded

n/s and o/s front foot wells corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s front king pins

Pass 10 Jun 2010 4,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 4,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 4,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 613 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 550 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2008 96,028 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 96,012 miles

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

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

BOTH SWIVEL PINS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT;

Pass 4 May 2007 88,779 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,766 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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DHK 276T is a 1978 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHK 276T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DHK 276T is a 1978 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 November 1978.

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