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HPL 28V

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,837 mi
Last recorded50,837 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 28V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2016 50,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe, middle section and rear box (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking pipe from carburettor (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic and front panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,634 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 41,618 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,548 miles

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

Repairs made too front chassis and crossmember

Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,548 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Repairs made too front chassis and crossmember

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,544 miles

All indicators flashing slightly fast

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam tell tail dim but still visible

N/S front brake hose starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

O/S front tyre has various cuts in tread

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Slight play in steering box

Vehicle overheated during MOT test

welding to nearside front inner wheel arch area suspect repair done to a poor standard but unable verify as very heavily undersealed

N/S front tyre cracked and perished on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 41,535 miles

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

All indicators flashing slightly fast

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam tell tail dim but still visible

N/S front brake hose starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

O/S front tyre has various cuts in tread

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Slight play in steering box

Vehicle overheated during MOT test

N/S front tyre cracked and perished on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,045 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,602 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 40,596 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front body crossmember in poor condition.

Nearside headlamp reflector discolouring.

Offside rear axle brake pipe corroding. Advise replacement.

Slight to moderate lift in offside front and nearside front axle king pins.

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 28V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HPL 28V, 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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HPL 28V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 1980.

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