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OLJ 556W

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,369 mi
Last recorded65,369 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 556W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,369 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet in poor condition

both front doors rusting badly

exhaust down pipe cracking badly

under side of truck has had heavy welding repairs

Fail 17 Mar 2008 65,369 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet in poor condition

both front doors rusting badly

exhaust down pipe cracking badly

under side of truck has had heavy welding repairs

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,298 miles

both front tyres perished

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2007 65,291 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

o/s/f outer sidewall perished, n/s/r outer sidewall perished

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,133 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

centre prop shaft coupling bolt missing

oil leak

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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OLJ 556W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OLJ 556W, 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

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What year was OLJ 556W registered?

OLJ 556W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is OLJ 556W safe to buy?

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