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DPP 85K

1972 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPP 85K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 77,251 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,244 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 157,822 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,981 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2011 11,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 11,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,491 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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DPP 85K is a 1972 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 DPP 85K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPP 85K?

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What year was DPP 85K registered?

DPP 85K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is DPP 85K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPP 85K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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