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KYN 970X

1982 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,997 mi
Last recorded71,997 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYN 970X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,997 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,752 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded but not within perscribed artea

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded but not within perscribed artea

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,204 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring rear bushes deteriated

Offside Front Leaf spring rear bush deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector rusty (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,398 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,634 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,184 miles

tyres offside front and both rears side walls of tyres got cracks appearing.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,183 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

tyres offside front and both rears side walls of tyres got cracks appearing.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,734 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,773 miles

Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,648 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,647 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2007 64,578 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 64,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KYN 970X is a 1982 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 KYN 970X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KYN 970X is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1982.

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