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NHW 189L

1973 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,544 mi
Last recorded17,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHW 189L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 16,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,905 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 15,504 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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NHW 189L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NHW 189L, 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 NHW 189L registered?

NHW 189L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is NHW 189L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHW 189L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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