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TNP 608L

1973 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,928 mi
Last recorded40,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNP 608L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,928 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 40,927 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure To axle (1.1.12 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 229,443 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,412 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,245 miles

BORDERLINE FRONT WIPER BLADE EFFICIENCY POOR

Battery insecure

ELECTRICAL CABLE INSECURE UNDERSIDE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ROUGH ENGINE TICK OVER SUSPECT EMMISSIONS HIGH

WASHERS MISSING AT SECURING BOLTS FOR PICK UP LOADING AREA

Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

ELECTRICAL CABLE INSECURE UNDERSIDE

O/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP

SECURING BOLTS FOR PICK UP LOADING AREA WASHERS MISSING

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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TNP 608L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 TNP 608L, 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 53 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 TNP 608L registered?

TNP 608L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is TNP 608L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNP 608L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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