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OAAA315

1981 Ford Taurus

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,722 mi
Last recorded44,722 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAAA315
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,722 miles

Front inner arches corroded

Various chassis, floors and sill areas corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,716 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both front 'A' arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both front tie rod arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear service brake slightly lagging

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and rears (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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OAAA315 is a 1981 Ford Taurus in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAAA315, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAAA315 registered?

OAAA315 is a 1981 Ford Taurus, first registered on 8 April 1981.

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