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ABM 980L

1973 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,770 mi
Last recorded83,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 980L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 83,768 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 801,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r/hub axle oil seal weeping slightly

slight lift in both front steering king pins

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all front & rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

low effort n/s/park brake

vehicle underside fully waxoiled unable to fully inspect brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes waxoiled

slight lift in o/s/f & n/s/f steering swivel king pins

whole of vehicle underside waxoiled unable to fully inspect all testable items

Fail 13 Jul 2012 75,289 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,229 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,673 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,554 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,850 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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ABM 980L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 ABM 980L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABM 980L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 1973.

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