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AKC 827X

1981 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

956,406 mi
Last recorded956,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKC 827X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 956,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner tyres cracking on tread

offside front door step has corrosion

offside front inner rear arch has corrosion

offside front inner wing to front panel has corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2012 95,406 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner tyres cracking on tread

offside front door step has corrosion

offside front inner rear arch has corrosion

offside front inner wing to front panel has corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2011 932,493 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 932,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,214 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 93,211 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 93,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s chassis corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2005 92,621 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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AKC 827X is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 AKC 827X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKC 827X registered?

AKC 827X is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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