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BLR 700Y

1982 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLR 700Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes rusty

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,290 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f out riger corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,496 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 49,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,311 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 47,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2005 44,073 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BLR 700Y is a 1982 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 BLR 700Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLR 700Y registered?

BLR 700Y is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is BLR 700Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLR 700Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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