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MFB 382Y

1982 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFB 382Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres perrished but no cords showing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,415 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres perrished but no cords showing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,888 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,561 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 72,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,026 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 72,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2007 71,866 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 71,782 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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MFB 382Y is a 1982 Ford Transit in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 MFB 382Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFB 382Y registered?

MFB 382Y is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 1982.

Is MFB 382Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFB 382Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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