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DRV 924W

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,688 mi
Last recorded27,688 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRV 924W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 13,982 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,604 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,682 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,255 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front exhaust flange loose

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,896 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,479 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 59,479 miles

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

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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DRV 924W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DRV 924W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRV 924W registered?

DRV 924W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 1981.

Is DRV 924W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRV 924W shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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