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XLH 485G

1968 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1968 Ford Transit51,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLH 485G
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1968
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 11 miles

ALL UPPER SEATS ARE OF BASIC CONSTRUCTION FIXED TO WOODEN FLOOR

BODY GLAZING IS PERSPEX BUT WILL NOT SHATTER INTO SHARDS IN ACCIDENT

NO SEATBELTS FITTED

NO WASHERS 0R WIPERS FITTED

NO WINSCREEN FITTED

Fail 16 Jul 2012 11 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ALL UPPER SEATS ARE OF BASIC CONSTRUCTION FIXED TO WOODEN FLOOR

BODY GLAZING IS PERSPEX BUT WILL NOT SHATTER INTO SHARDS IN ACCIDENT

NO SEATBELTS FITTED

NO WASHERS 0R WIPERS FITTED

NO WINSCREEN FITTED

Fail 29 Apr 2010 12 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2010 11 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type (5.1.A.1)

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

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

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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XLH 485G is a 1968 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1968 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,164 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 XLH 485G, 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 58 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLH 485G registered?

XLH 485G is a 1968 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 1968.

Is XLH 485G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLH 485G shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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