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NTF 140R

1977 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTF 140R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,951 miles

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 20 Jun 2012 80,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 14 May 2011 80,149 miles

Centre exhaust mounting fractured , system still supported

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

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,582 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight front brake imbalance (16%)

Pass 14 May 2009 78,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 78,931 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,899 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear indicator lens deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

nearside rear inner tyre on tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

surfacel perishing to all tyres

Fail 31 Jan 2006 77,561 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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NTF 140R is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 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 NTF 140R, 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 49 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 NTF 140R registered?

NTF 140R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 1977.

Is NTF 140R safe to buy?

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