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PEK 83L

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,637 mi
Last recorded48,637 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEK 83L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,637 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,901 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 80,901 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,131 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 80,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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PEK 83L is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PEK 83L, 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 PEK 83L registered?

PEK 83L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PEK 83L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEK 83L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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