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GJR 181L

1972 Ford Transit

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,501 mi
Last recorded71,501 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJR 181L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,034 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 71,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 71,011 miles

Slight play in steering box. †Slight play in front wheel bearings. †Oil leak from rear of engine/gearbox. †rear diff pan leaking. †Propshaft centre bearing bracket insecurely mounted.

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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GJR 181L is a 1972 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 GJR 181L, 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 54 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 GJR 181L registered?

GJR 181L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1972.

Is GJR 181L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJR 181L 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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