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A654 HPK

1983 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2358cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA654 HPK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,358cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,118 miles

front spring eye bushes are weak and have slight play

n/s/f wheel bearings feels slightly rough

o/s/f king pin has slight lift

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

play in steering system

Fail 8 Apr 2010 93,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front spring eye bushes are weak and have slight play

n/s/f wheel bearings feels slightly rough

o/s/f king pin has slight lift

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

play in steering system

Pass 6 May 2009 69,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,898 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,097 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 67,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 56,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 65,429 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering box damp

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,429 miles

steering box damp

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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A654 HPK is a 1983 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,358cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A654 HPK, 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.

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A654 HPK is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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