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YTW 914L

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,724 mi
Last recorded14,724 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTW 914L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 14,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,664 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 14,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,142 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 14,121 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 14,008 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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YTW 914L is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTW 914L, 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 YTW 914L registered?

YTW 914L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is YTW 914L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTW 914L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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