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RLB 11W

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

45,754 mi
Last recorded45,754 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLB 11W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2005 45,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember corroded and both rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside front brake ferrules corroded

propshaft defective

rear prop-shaft joint excessively worn rendering vehicle dangerous to drive

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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RLB 11W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 RLB 11W, 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 RLB 11W registered?

RLB 11W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is RLB 11W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLB 11W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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