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BVV 843X

1981 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,395 mi
Last recorded61,395 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 843X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,362 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,205 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 60,908 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 60,908 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 60,908 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front king pins have slight lift

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2006 57,349 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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BVV 843X is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BVV 843X, 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 BVV 843X registered?

BVV 843X is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 1981.

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The MOT history for BVV 843X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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