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LLB 379K

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,855 mi
Last recorded42,855 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLB 379K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,761 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,361 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,141 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,575 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,558 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,042 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,034 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

braking system requires adjustment/repair

gearbox oil leak

steering slightly pulls when braking

Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,510 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,510 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 28 Feb 2007 389,074 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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LLB 379K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 LLB 379K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLB 379K registered?

LLB 379K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is LLB 379K safe to buy?

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