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MOT reliability

Ford Rs 1600

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Ford Rs 1600 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Ford Rs 1600 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,973 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
279
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Rs 1600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Rs 1600 MOT tests:

  • Other124%
  • Steering6%

Ford Rs 1600 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Ford Rs 1600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Rs 1600 MOT tests:

  1. Fuel tank second outlet blanking pipe starting to perish. (2 times)
  2. Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
  3. Nearside watts linkage slightly bent (2 times)
  4. Offside front strut top bearing stiff (2 times)
  5. Slight play in various rose joints in front and rear steering and suspension. (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  7. Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) (1 times)
  8. this vehicle has had extensive welding and modifications done should be monitored at frequent intervals (1 times)
  9. Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  10. Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  11. Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush at axle (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush at axle (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush at axle (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Ford Rs 1600 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 2 100% 17,973
1979 1 15 87% —

Ford Rs 1600 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Ford Rs 1600 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Rs 1600 MOT issues are: Fuel tank second outlet blanking pipe starting to perish.; Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a); Nearside watts linkage slightly bent.

The typical Ford Rs 1600 in our data has covered around 17,973 miles.

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