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RGF 193L

1973 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,155 mi
Last recorded3,155 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 193L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 3,155 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 3,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 1,871 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 1,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 1,215 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014

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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RGF 193L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RGF 193L, 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 RGF 193L registered?

RGF 193L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is RGF 193L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGF 193L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGF 193L have outstanding finance?

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