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JOM 987L

1973 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,690 mi
Last recorded36,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOM 987L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,690 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle leans to the offside

Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

engine oil leak

uneven wear to offside front tyre

vehicle leans to the offside

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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JOM 987L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 JOM 987L, 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 53 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 JOM 987L registered?

JOM 987L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1973.

Is JOM 987L safe to buy?

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