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TPG 963S

1977 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPG 963S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,176 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f tyre deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,825 miles

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

Battery insecure. Front tyres cracking.

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 May 2011 83,364 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 83,344 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

N/s/f tyre cracking

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box leaking

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

Pass 4 May 2010 82,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,096 miles

underside of vehicle well undersealed and greased

Fail 30 Apr 2009 81,096 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle well undersealed and greased

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,421 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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TPG 963S is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TPG 963S, 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 TPG 963S registered?

TPG 963S is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 1977.

Is TPG 963S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPG 963S shows 10 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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