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DGP 451X

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,521 mi
Last recorded84,521 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGP 451X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,521 miles

front o/s chassis corroded

slight lift o/s king pin

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,920 miles

wear king pins

front chassis advancing corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,920 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

front chassis advancing corrosion

wear king pins

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,884 miles

oil leak

under body corrosion

wear front disc

wear king pins

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion and repairs around o/s/f spring mount

corrosion to front wings(sharp edges)

perishing/wear front spring bushes

perishing/wear front tyres

rear exhaust rubs on gas/water pipes

servo hose runs close to exhaust manifold

Fail 10 Jul 2009 83,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion and repairs around o/s/f spring mount

corrosion to front wings(sharp edges)

perishing/wear front spring bushes

perishing/wear front tyres

rear exhaust rubs on gas/water pipes

servo hose runs close to exhaust manifold

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,040 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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DGP 451X is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 DGP 451X, 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 46 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 DGP 451X registered?

DGP 451X is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is DGP 451X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGP 451X 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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