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J3 VOW

1992 Ford Model A

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,072 mi
Last recorded20,072 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VOW
MakeFord
ModelModel A
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 20,072 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 20,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 18,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight dampness on back plate

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable centre bearing poor condition (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 18,146 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 18,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre propshaft support bearing worn

Fail 10 Sep 2018 15,699 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre propshaft support bearing worn

Pass 18 Aug 2017 14,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,029 miles

Centre Front Lower oll leek on eingin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper u j on streing shaft slit movement

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 140,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly spring juddeing on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Front Lower oll leek on eingin

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper u j on streing shaft slit movement

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,356 miles

Advise rear section exhaust, leaking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,715 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,723 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 10,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 179 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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J3 VOW is a 1992 Ford Model A in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J3 VOW, 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 34 years old, this Ford Model A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J3 VOW is a 1992 Ford Model A, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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