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HPL 22V

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 22V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,154 miles

brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Fail 6 Jul 2019 96,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,499 miles

all four tyres perished

front chassis been welded

slight lift in n/s king pin

Fail 26 Jun 2018 94,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all four tyres perished

front chassis been welded

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,314 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 92,314 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,528 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 91,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 86,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 86,661 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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HPL 22V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HPL 22V, 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 HPL 22V registered?

HPL 22V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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