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WRE 998L

1973 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

91,032 mi
Last recorded91,032 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRE 998L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 91,032 miles

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

Most of cab inc bonnett in poor rusty condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis has been repaired by welding

Fail 13 May 2014 91,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Most of cab inc bonnett in poor rusty condition

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis has been repaired by welding

Bonnet can not be secured

Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

body heavily corroded but with no dangerous edge

nearside front door outer release button in poor condition

nearside front door step excessivly corroded not within a perscribed area

vehicle chassis corroded but not excessivly

Fail 9 Feb 2012 90,865 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

body heavily corroded but with no dangerous edge

nearside front door outer release button in poor condition

nearside front door step excessivly corroded not within a perscribed area

vehicle chassis corroded but not excessivly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,707 miles

o/s/f door step corroded

play in n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins

rear brake imbalance

o/s/f bottom of door corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet repaired by tape

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

emissions visual only

n/s/f bottom of door corroded

n/s/f door step corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged [one of two]

Fail 15 Sep 2010 90,707 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet repaired by tape

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

emissions visual only

n/s/f bottom of door corroded

n/s/f door step corroded

n/s/f wing mirror damaged [one of two]

o/s/f bottom of door corroded

o/s/f door step corroded

play in n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins

rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

bodywork corroded

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nearside front step corroded and holed outside perscribed area

offside indicator control switch in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2009 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

bodywork corroded

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nearside front step corroded and holed outside perscribed area

offside indicator control switch in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2009 89,911 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/r body

corrosion to front wings

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f cab steps

diff oil leak

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,063 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2008 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2007 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all tyres poor

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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WRE 998L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 WRE 998L, 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.

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WRE 998L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 1973.

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