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ALV 622K

1971 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,770 mi
Last recorded84,770 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Transit77,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALV 622K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,682 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 82,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 82,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 82,202 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,671 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 81,151 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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ALV 622K is a 1971 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 77,407 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 ALV 622K, 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 55 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 ALV 622K registered?

ALV 622K is a 1971 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is ALV 622K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALV 622K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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