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EBK 282W

1981 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBK 282W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 73,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,087 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 71,700 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,396 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion at nearside front and offside front inner wing areas,

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,396 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion at nearside front and offside front inner wing areas,

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,594 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion at rear valance and nearside front inner sill area

Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,594 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion at rear valance and nearside front inner sill area

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,980 miles

corrosion at offside sill area

front number plate is cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,821 miles

corrosion at nearside and offside sills close to prescribed areas

corrosion at rear cross member

Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,821 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at nearside and offside sills close to prescribed areas

corrosion at rear cross member

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,820 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion at rear wheelhousings/sill areas both sides

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,798 miles

corrosion at ; both rear wheelhousings and nearside front doorstep

Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,981 miles

corrosion at nearside doorstep and both rear wheel arches and nearside rear floor

Pass 1 Aug 2005 64,357 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion at all wheel housing areas. offside mirror damaged.

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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EBK 282W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EBK 282W, 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.

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EBK 282W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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