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YYJ 531

1993 Ford A

Purple Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 531
MakeFord
ModelA
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016
Pass 28 Sep 2015

rear diff leaking .....engine oil leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2014

Oil leak

diff leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2014

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust brackets broken

diff leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2013
Pass 24 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel pipes perished offside above fuel tank but not excessive

Pass 20 Aug 2010
Pass 22 Aug 2009

o/s steering rack slight play in bush or ball,

Fail 10 Aug 2009

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering rack slight play in bush or ball,

Pass 21 Aug 2008

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007

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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YYJ 531 is a 1993 Ford A in Purple with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYJ 531, 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 33 years old, this Ford A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YYJ 531 registered?

YYJ 531 is a 1993 Ford A, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is YYJ 531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYJ 531 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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