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RWB 833R

1977 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,422 mi
Last recorded9,422 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWB 833R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 9,422 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded throughout

genral condition corroded through age

rear diff weeping oil

screen wash bottle leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,814 miles

brake pipes under bonnet geeting rusty

driver seat flexing the floor pan on test

nearside front inner wheel arch rusty

offside front inner wheel arch rusty

seat belts slow to retracked

Fail 14 Oct 2013 8,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

both seat belts slow to retract

brake pipes under bonnet getting rusty

hole n/s/f inner wing under bonnet

hole o/s/f inner sill

hole o/s/f inner wheel arch

rust patches in both front inner wheel arches

Fail 23 Oct 2012 7,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play at o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,710 miles

slight play at o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,768 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 6,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body around both steps getting rusty

floor around both seats getting rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/r leaf spring front bush

Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 4,769 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,500 miles

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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RWB 833R is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RWB 833R, 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.

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What year was RWB 833R registered?

RWB 833R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1977.

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