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B161 HNP

1985 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,329 mi
Last recorded3,329 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 HNP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 3,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 3,329 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,013 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 1,160 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 1,151 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 1,091 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both fron trunnions have free play

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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B161 HNP is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B161 HNP, 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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What year was B161 HNP registered?

B161 HNP is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B161 HNP safe to buy?

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