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RKP 678W

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKP 678W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,645 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear brake hub leaking slightly

vehicle has had extensive welding to structure

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,436 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear hub has slight oil leak

vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,584 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis has had extensive welding

n/s front shock mount corroded

slight leak from n/s rear hub seal

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front inner wings corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front inner wings corroded

offside and nearside sills corroded

vehicle has had extensive weldig and undersealed full extent of repairs unknown

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front inner wings corroded

sills corroded

vehicle has had extensive welding and undersealed,full extent of repairs unknown

Pass 14 May 2009 68,549 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front inner wings corroded

vehicle has had extensive welding and undersealed,full extent of repairs not known

Pass 20 May 2008 64,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front inner wing corroded

o/s rear chassis cracked

Pass 30 May 2007 60,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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RKP 678W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RKP 678W, 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 RKP 678W registered?

RKP 678W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1981.

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