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A976 TPU

1984 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

302 mi
Last recorded302 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA976 TPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 302 miles

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 99,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 98,459 miles

Both front outer sills have surface rust.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre flat

Offside Outer sill surface rust

Pass 31 May 2019 96,025 miles

Offside Outer sill surface rust

Offside Rear bumper corner insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust to n/s/f outrigger

surface rust to o/s outer sill

Pass 26 May 2017 90,989 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front suspension bushes deteriorated

slight play in front drag link end

Pass 14 May 2016 86,587 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror cracked

slight play in front spring pin bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2015 83,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,199 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,079 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 77,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front crossmember to front chassis rails heavily undersilled.

fuel tank securing strap corroding

some steering wheel free play

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,230 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 76,229 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 75,363 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 75,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,537 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 71,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

free paly at wheel

slight difference between increase and decrease from rear brakes

slight interference between rear lights

surface corrosion both front inner archs

surface corrosion front crossmember and front chassis

Fail 21 Mar 2006 71,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A976 TPU is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 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 A976 TPU, 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 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A976 TPU is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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