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UPC 38

1984 Ford Thames

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,996 mi
Last recorded38,996 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPC 38
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 38,996 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 38,771 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wiper blades poor.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wiper blades poor.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 37,909 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,584 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,774 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,495 miles

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

rear brake pipe close to exhaust pipe o/s

Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,291 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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UPC 38 is a 1984 Ford Thames in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Ford Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPC 38, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Thames is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPC 38 registered?

UPC 38 is a 1984 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is UPC 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPC 38 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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