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PUK 885R

1977 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,465 mi
Last recorded99,465 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUK 885R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,465 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,465 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2016 97,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 92,382 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,512 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,512 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

underside heavily waxoiled/ gearbox mounting broken

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,507 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 77,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,447 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,445 miles

chassi very rusty. exhaust rusty. rear brake pipes poor. slight play in king pins. fuel filler pipe in very poor condition.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 77,396 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 77,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2006 76,253 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

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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PUK 885R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PUK 885R, 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 PUK 885R registered?

PUK 885R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 1977.

Is PUK 885R safe to buy?

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