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NDW 225P

1976 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,307 mi
Last recorded21,307 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1976 Ford Transit61,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDW 225P
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 21,307 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 21,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 21,278 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Jul 2013 11,945 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 11,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 11,931 miles

poor quality weld repairs to underbody

Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,928 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

poor quality weld repairs to underbody

Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,617 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 10,601 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 9,635 miles

17% imbalance on front brakes

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor pan corroded

n/s & o/s front brakes showing slight ovality

oil leak

speedo cable fouling on exhaust front pipe

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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NDW 225P is a 1976 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,206 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 NDW 225P, 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 50 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 NDW 225P registered?

NDW 225P is a 1976 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is NDW 225P safe to buy?

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