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RGY 518L

1973 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 518L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 84,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 82,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,359 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 77,185 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RGY 518L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RGY 518L, 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

How do I check the history of RGY 518L?

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What year was RGY 518L registered?

RGY 518L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is RGY 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGY 518L shows 6 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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