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SV 5548

1995 Ford Model A

Beige Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,969 mi
Last recorded34,969 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 5548
MakeFord
ModelModel A
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,958 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,958 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,579 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 33,579 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,903 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SV 5548 is a 1995 Ford Model A in Beige with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV 5548, 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 31 years old, this Ford Model A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV 5548 registered?

SV 5548 is a 1995 Ford Model A, first registered on 11 July 1995.

Is SV 5548 safe to buy?

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