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GNH 21X

1982 Ford Transit

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,752 mi
Last recorded69,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNH 21X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,752 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,743 miles

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

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

o/s front leaf eye bushes flexing , rear exhaust mount poor , play/lift in kingpins - n/s borderline pass

vehicle underside corroded including body mountings / chassis outriggers , heavy corrosion & rot on non structual sections

Pass 26 May 2009 66,959 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion / and chassis corrosion /

Fail 8 May 2009 66,955 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

body in poor structural condition all round

Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,712 miles

corrosion both front spring m ounts

lift in front king pins

loose wirse under bonnett

Fail 10 Dec 2007 62,712 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

corrosion both front spring m ounts

lift in front king pins

loose wirse under bonnett

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,231 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on front and rear floors

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

lift in both front kingpins

o/s/r out rigger strengthing plate damaged/bent

slight exhaust blow at o/s joint of silencer

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

lots of loose wiring under bonnet and 4 batterys under bonnet insecure(risk of fire)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 57,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on front and rear floor

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

lift in both front kingpins

n/s/r tyre pressures low

o/s/r out rigger strengthing plate damaged/bent

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

lots of loose wiring under bonnet,battery charger against o/s exhaust manifold and 4 batterys under bonnet insecure(could cause fire)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,279 miles

batterys insecure

corrosion around o/s/r floor

corrosion around seat mounts at floors

lift in both front kingpins

long parking brake travel

loose wiring in area of engine bay

slight cut in n/s seat belt webbing

slight play in rear drag link end

smell of fuel in area of fuel tank but unable to find any leak requires further investigation

spare wheel carrier secured by electrical wire

Fail 15 Dec 2005 55,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

battery warning light on

corrosion around seat mounts at floors

lift in both kingpins

loose wiring in area of engine bay

slight cut in n/s seat belt webbing

smell of fuel in area of fuel tank but no leak found requires further investigation

spare wheel carrier secured by electrical wire

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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GNH 21X is a 1982 Ford Transit in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GNH 21X, 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.

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GNH 21X is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 1982.

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