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NPL 712W

1981 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,330 mi
Last recorded69,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 712W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,330 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,364 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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NPL 712W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 NPL 712W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPL 712W?

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What year was NPL 712W registered?

NPL 712W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is NPL 712W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPL 712W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPL 712W have outstanding finance?

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