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MUD 638W

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 638W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 96,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 95,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,523 miles

rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear floor corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,794 miles

advise various corrosion pathes under vehicle not in prescibed areas

Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise various corrosion pathes under vehicle not in prescibed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,758 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,469 miles

exessive corrosion front arches,door steps,sills and rear arches

Pass 21 Aug 2006
Fail 28 Apr 2006 86,646 miles

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

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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MUD 638W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 MUD 638W, 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 45 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 MUD 638W registered?

MUD 638W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is MUD 638W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUD 638W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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