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JLU 580N

1975 Ford Transit

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Transit57,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 580N
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,682 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 99,311 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,365 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,365 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,772 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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JLU 580N is a 1975 Ford Transit in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 57,247 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 JLU 580N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLU 580N registered?

JLU 580N is a 1975 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1975.

Is JLU 580N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLU 580N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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