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B629 LLY

1984 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,899 mi
Last recorded63,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB629 LLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,604 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 62,598 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside undersealed

Fail 15 Jan 2024 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 62,519 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT A LITTLE LOW

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES A LITTLE RUSTY

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,272 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2020 62,272 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

battery insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,541 miles

park brake just met requirements 16%

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

air box insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,313 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,689 miles

slight damage off side rear light unit

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,388 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,099 miles

offside rear drum back plate is damp with oil on outside

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,399 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,941 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 57,932 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 56,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 56,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

corrosion o/s/r chassis outer face

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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B629 LLY is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B629 LLY, 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.

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B629 LLY is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 1984.

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