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AVV 969X

1981 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,773 mi
Last recorded8,773 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 969X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,773 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Front alternator belt slack

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

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

Nearside Front Lower battery moves but still secure

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak drop arm (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak hub seal ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 8,773 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Front alternator belt slack

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

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

Nearside Front Lower battery moves but still secure

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak drop arm (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Upper Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user may not have been used for long time (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak hub seal ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 8,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement mount on gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 7,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,275 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 5,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 5,204 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 2,656 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 2,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 1,662 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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AVV 969X is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AVV 969X, 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 AVV 969X registered?

AVV 969X is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 1981.

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