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UPR 187L

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,689 mi
Last recorded88,689 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 187L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 89,021 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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UPR 187L is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 UPR 187L, 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 UPR 187L registered?

UPR 187L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is UPR 187L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPR 187L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPR 187L have outstanding finance?

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