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OAP 84M

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,330 mi
Last recorded38,330 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAP 84M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,276 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r wheel binding.

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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OAP 84M is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 OAP 84M, 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 OAP 84M registered?

OAP 84M is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is OAP 84M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAP 84M 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.

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