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B152 LPG

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,362 mi
Last recorded54,362 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB152 LPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 54,362 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 25,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,920 miles

front o/s. bumper end cap required;vehicle req; service rewquired & tune up.

rear springs splayed both sides.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,920 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front o/s. bumper end cap required;vehicle req; service rewquired & tune up.

rear springs splayed both sides.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,628 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 53,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,685 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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B152 LPG is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 B152 LPG, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B152 LPG is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is B152 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B152 LPG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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