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HVG 434L

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,728 mi
Last recorded95,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 434L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,728 miles

slight fluctuation / inbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 94,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,269 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 93,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,737 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch pedal bushes need attention soon

fuel cap seal needs attention soon

slight bind of o/s/r brake

Fail 8 Aug 2013 92,735 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch pedal bushes need attention soon

fuel cap seal needs attention soon

slight bind of o/s/r brake

Fail 18 Sep 2008 92,734 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 91,991 miles

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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HVG 434L is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HVG 434L, 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.

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What year was HVG 434L registered?

HVG 434L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 1972.

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