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KBB 518P

1975 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,135 mi
Last recorded30,135 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Transit57,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBB 518P
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 30,135 miles

Both front tyres perishing on inner side walls

Drivers seat cover torn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,756 miles

Gearbox mounting defective both ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing on side walls

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,969 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,711 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 May 2013 23,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,697 miles

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,102 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 14,102 miles

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 8 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 96,239 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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KBB 518P is a 1975 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBB 518P, 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.

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What year was KBB 518P registered?

KBB 518P is a 1975 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is KBB 518P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBB 518P shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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