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B279 NPH

1985 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,078 mi
Last recorded20,078 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB279 NPH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,078 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 17,043 miles

Minor play in some balljoints

Slight deterioration some bushes

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 24 Jan 2017

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill,step,inner and outer (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill,step,inner and outer (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Quarters both sides (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Minor play in some balljoints

Slight deterioration some bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,485 miles

slight leak steering box steps underside tatty but sound

Fail 12 Feb 2016 13,399 miles

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

slight leak steering box steps underside tatty but sound

Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,059 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 7,295 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 4,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 2,736 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 2,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 2,658 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 30,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B279 NPH is a 1985 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B279 NPH, 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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B279 NPH is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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