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SV 6372

1997 Ford A

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,978 mi
Last recorded26,978 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 6372
MakeFord
ModelA
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,978 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,665 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 26,657 miles

Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,906 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,669 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,783 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 21,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear body cracking to chassis

How Reliable is the Ford A?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

93.5%
Pass Rate
295
Miles/Year
97
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 8
wheel bearing has excessive play 5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4
suspension locking device ineffective 4
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SV 6372 is a 1997 Ford A in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Ford A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV 6372, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford A typically stays on UK roads for around 97 years. At 29 years old, this Ford A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV 6372 registered?

SV 6372 is a 1997 Ford A, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is SV 6372 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 6372 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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