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A701 GPK

1984 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,276 mi
Last recorded55,276 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA701 GPK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,125 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 54,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,139 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,627 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,839 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,583 miles

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

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

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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A701 GPK is a 1984 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 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 A701 GPK, 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 42 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 A701 GPK registered?

A701 GPK is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1984.

Is A701 GPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A701 GPK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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