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DRX 934V

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,323 mi
Last recorded91,323 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRX 934V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,323 miles

corrosion to door bottoms but duck taped for sharp edges

general corrosion under neath

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to n/s/f sill & doorstep

slight corrosion to o/s/f sill and doorstep

Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion to n/s/f sill & doorstep

slight corrosion to o/s/f sill and doorstep

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both outer sill and door steps

n/s/indicator tell tale dim

noise at rear diff area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,894 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gas bottle carrier damaged

n/s indicator tell tale light dim

rear lamp lenses poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2014 90,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear lamp lenses poor condition

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gas bottle carrier damaged

n/s indicator tell tale light dim

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,629 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 90,629 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s indicator tell tale light dim

rear bumper brackets has corroision on body mounts

Fail 18 Jul 2012 90,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s indicator tell tale light dim

rear bumper brackets has corroision on body mounts

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,363 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 13 Jul 2011 90,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,031 miles

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

offside front doorstep corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 90,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front doorstep corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,478 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 89,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,931 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer walls

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 17 Jul 2008 88,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres perishing on outer walls

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 20 Jul 2007 88,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 87,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 87,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner sills corroded & holed

Pass 14 Jul 2005 87,227 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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DRX 934V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 DRX 934V, 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.

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DRX 934V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1980.

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