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B348 TJT

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB348 TJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,953 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 74,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,640 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 70,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 69,575 miles

vehicle covered in heavy underseal.

Pass 20 May 2006 68,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight rear brake imbalance

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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B348 TJT is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 B348 TJT, 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 41 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 B348 TJT registered?

B348 TJT is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1985.

Is B348 TJT safe to buy?

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