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L983 RTP

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,541 mi
Last recorded12,541 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 RTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,064 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front top center mirror slight weakened

Fail 15 Jul 2008 4,742 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 87,136 miles

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroding

Rear cross member has surface corrosion

Slight bind from O/S/R brake

Pass 19 Oct 2004 78,420 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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L983 RTP is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 52,077 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 L983 RTP, 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 33 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 L983 RTP registered?

L983 RTP is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L983 RTP safe to buy?

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