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Q178BAL

1988 Ford T

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,553 mi
Last recorded2,553 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ178BAL
MakeFord
ModelT
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 2,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 2,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 2,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 2,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 2,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 1,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play jag type axle (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play jag type rear axle (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 1,869 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play jag type axle (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play jag type rear axle (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 1,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 1,496 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 1,207 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012
Pass 28 Jun 2007 560 miles

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2007 560 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Ford T?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
105
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 7
Headlamp aim too low 5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5
Registration plate lamp not working 5
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Q178BAL is a 1988 Ford T in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Ford T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q178BAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford T typically stays on UK roads for around 105 years. At 38 years old, this Ford T is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q178BAL registered?

Q178BAL is a 1988 Ford T, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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The MOT history for Q178BAL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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