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A829 LUD

1983 Ford Transit

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA829 LUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,321 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,533 miles

hole in f/o/s door step not in perscribed area

roug edges on front wings taped at time of test

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed no weaknesses found at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2005 81,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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A829 LUD is a 1983 Ford Transit in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A829 LUD, 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 A829 LUD registered?

A829 LUD is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A829 LUD safe to buy?

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