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NPH 842L

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,500 mi
Last recorded63,500 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 842L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 63,500 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 63,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,244 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 65,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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NPH 842L is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 NPH 842L, 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 54 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 NPH 842L registered?

NPH 842L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 1972.

Is NPH 842L safe to buy?

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