MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all 4 tyre outer side walls perished
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
all 4 tyre outer side walls perished
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rust on bodywork and around gutters.
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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DYY 742V is a 1980 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DYY 742V, 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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What year was DYY 742V registered?
DYY 742V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1980.
Is DYY 742V safe to buy?
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