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E479 VYC

1988 Ford P100

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,341 mi
Last recorded4,341 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford P10052,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 VYC
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 4,341 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehicle has been subject to previous inspection resulting in scraping and stabbing of the underside floors

Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,892 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 93,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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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E479 VYC is a 1988 Ford P100 in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 52,616 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 E479 VYC, 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 38 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E479 VYC registered?

E479 VYC is a 1988 Ford P100, first registered on 14 January 1988.

Is E479 VYC safe to buy?

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