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RNP 273L

1972 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,252 mi
Last recorded47,252 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 273L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,501 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

battery insercure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,618 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 45,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,246 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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RNP 273L is a 1972 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 RNP 273L, 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 54 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 RNP 273L registered?

RNP 273L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is RNP 273L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 273L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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