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A30 NEV

1983 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,919 mi
Last recorded48,919 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 NEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,897 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,996 miles

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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A30 NEV is a 1983 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A30 NEV, 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 A30 NEV registered?

A30 NEV is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A30 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A30 NEV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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