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B468 NLP

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB468 NLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,358 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light re lens damage (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear light lens has slight damage

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,276 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,274 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,185 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,130 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,130 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,787 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 49,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,613 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,275 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

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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B468 NLP is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B468 NLP, 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.

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What year was B468 NLP registered?

B468 NLP is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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