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RPC 683R

1977 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 683R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 81,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 79,190 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2016 75,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,051 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 73,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2014 70,427 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,886 miles

both front tyres slightly split on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers don't self park.

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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RPC 683R is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 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 RPC 683R, 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 49 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 RPC 683R registered?

RPC 683R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is RPC 683R safe to buy?

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