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KDD 956V

1980 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,451 mi
Last recorded40,451 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDD 956V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,443 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2006 34,474 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

No road tax.

Offside front leaf spring rear bush perished.

V,I,N number in logbook incorrect.but has been entered on MOT.

Fail 17 May 2006 34,474 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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KDD 956V is a 1980 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 KDD 956V, 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 46 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 KDD 956V registered?

KDD 956V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 1980.

Is KDD 956V safe to buy?

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