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83-G-16820

1983 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

43,843 mi
Last recorded43,843 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83-G-16820
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 43,843 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling steering columb (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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83-G-16820 is a 1983 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,046 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 Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 83-G-16820, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 83-G-16820 registered?

83-G-16820 is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is 83-G-16820 safe to buy?

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