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A751 LUG

1983 Ford Transit

Cream Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,622 mi
Last recorded78,622 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA751 LUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member rusty

nearside and offside front chassis rusty

nearside rear chassis rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front cross member rusty

nearside and offside front chassis rusty

nearside rear chassis rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,543 miles

both rear inner quater body panel hole +corrode

rear axle noise

Fail 28 Jul 2008 69,244 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear inner quater body panel hole +corrode

rear axle noise

Pass 3 May 2007 66,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 66,652 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both n/s tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,543 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/r tyres sidewall starting perish

some noise from rear axle

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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A751 LUG is a 1983 Ford Transit in Cream with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A751 LUG, 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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A751 LUG is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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