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VCM 714V

1980 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,594 mi
Last recorded5,594 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Motor Caravan46,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCM 714V
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 5,594 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2012 48,651 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 156 miles

holed corrossion outside prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2010 78 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis undersealed

Fail 5 May 2010 63 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,536 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 93,630 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 93,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 892,670 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 89,268 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2006 83,743 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 83,737 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre perishing

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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VCM 714V is a 1980 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 46,752 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCM 714V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCM 714V registered?

VCM 714V is a 1980 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 20 May 1980.

Is VCM 714V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCM 714V shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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