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NBP 26R

1977 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 26R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2010 93,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,258 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both battreys loose

Fail 30 Jun 2009 93,258 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both battreys loose

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 93,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 93,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 92,635 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 92,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight lift nearside and offside kingpins

vehicle body in poor condition

whole underside heavily waxoiled unable to fully asses condition

whole underside repaired by weld in numerous places

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

extensive repairs to chassis

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

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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NBP 26R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 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 NBP 26R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBP 26R registered?

NBP 26R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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