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EYB 216X

1982 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,694 mi
Last recorded41,694 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 216X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,169 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,633 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

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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EYB 216X is a 1982 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 EYB 216X, 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 44 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 EYB 216X registered?

EYB 216X is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is EYB 216X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYB 216X shows 4 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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