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HVG 488L

1973 Ford Transit Custom

White Petrol 1663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,880 mi
Last recorded23,880 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 488L
MakeFord
ModelTransit Custom
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,880 miles

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

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

front leaf spring bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 27 Aug 2013 23,866 miles

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

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

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

front leaf spring bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,548 miles

nearside and offside front and rear suspension and shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

vehicle has undergone exstensive welded repairs to body and underbody

Fail 28 Aug 2012 23,542 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front and rear suspension and shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

vehicle has undergone exstensive welded repairs to body and underbody

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,250 miles

increase on rear brakes is slightly higher on nearside

vehicle has had extensive welded repair work throughout body and chassis.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,239 miles

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,779 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front wheel bearings are possibly beginning to run rough

engine appears to have an oil leak on offside

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2010 22,764 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front wheel bearings are possibly beginning to run rough

engine has a coolant leak behind water pump

Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,520 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe between wheel cylinders is corroded quite heavily

offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush is deteriorated

parking brake lever has long travel, leaving only a small amount of reserve travel, maybe in need of adjustment.

slight exhaust leak

vehicle body has had extensive welded repairs I have assesed all of the visible repairs to the best of my ability.

vehicle underbody has had extensive welded repairs, I have assesed all of the visible repairs to the best of my ability.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 21,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

nearside front metal brake pipe between wheel cylinders is corroded quite heavily

offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush is deteriorated

slight exhaust leak

vehicle body has had extensive welded repairs I have assesed all of the visible repairs to the best of my ability.

vehicle underbody has had extensive welded repairs, I have assesed all of the visible repairs to the best of my ability.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,266 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,173 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 10,147 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2006 9,903 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Custom?

Based on 443,970 MOT tests across 79,473 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
10,634
Miles/Year
79,473
On UK Roads
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HVG 488L is a 1973 Ford Transit Custom in White with a 1,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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HVG 488L is a 1973 Ford Transit Custom, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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