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NBU 149L

1973 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

399 mi
Last recorded399 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2006
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBU 149L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2006 399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s battery insecure

underbody extensivly covered with underseal and grease not able to check brake pipes,leafsprings,shockers and chassis

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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NBU 149L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 NBU 149L, 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 53 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 NBU 149L registered?

NBU 149L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is NBU 149L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBU 149L shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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