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DS 8211

1989 Ford Model A

Green Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,816 mi
Last recorded58,816 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8211
MakeFord
ModelModel A
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,123 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,122 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,037 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Model A?

Based on 1,334 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
98
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 9
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
parking brake recording little or no effort 7
Steering rack gaiter split 7
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DS 8211 is a 1989 Ford Model A in Green with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Ford Model A fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS 8211, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Model A typically stays on UK roads for around 98 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Model A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS 8211 registered?

DS 8211 is a 1989 Ford Model A, first registered on 6 November 1989.

Is DS 8211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8211 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS 8211 have outstanding finance?

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