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TR 8575

1930 Ford Model A

Cream Petrol 1939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1930 Ford Model A15,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR 8575
MakeFord
ModelModel A
Year1930
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,939cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,393 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2012 81,388 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,525 miles

slight drag on all brakes

some play in steering box pinion

Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,430 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,404 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,598 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,536 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 74,532 miles

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tail pipe missing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 72,930 miles

o/s rear lens starting to fad

slight brake grab and pull to right

wear o/s front kin pin

Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,906 miles

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

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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TR 8575 is a 1930 Ford Model A in Cream with a 1,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1930 Ford Model A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 15,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TR 8575, 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 96 years old, this Ford Model A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TR 8575 registered?

TR 8575 is a 1930 Ford Model A, first registered on 22 April 1930.

Is TR 8575 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR 8575 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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