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DS 9940

1992 Ford A

Blue Petrol 3283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,627 mi
Last recorded8,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 9940
MakeFord
ModelA
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 7,615 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 7,611 miles

Centre Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 7,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 6,994 miles

How Reliable is the Ford A?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
295
Miles/Year
97
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 8
wheel bearing has excessive play 5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4
suspension locking device ineffective 4
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DS 9940 is a 1992 Ford A in Blue with a 3,283cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Ford A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS 9940, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford A typically stays on UK roads for around 97 years. At 34 years old, this Ford A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS 9940 registered?

DS 9940 is a 1992 Ford A, first registered on 17 July 1992.

Is DS 9940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 9940 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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