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DBY 332H

1970 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,814 mi
Last recorded30,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Transit40,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 332H
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,814 miles

slight front brake inbalance

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,674 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REARS (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 30,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim, bad earth (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,847 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 28,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,728 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 27,728 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DBY 332H is a 1970 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 40,979 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 DBY 332H, 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 56 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 DBY 332H registered?

DBY 332H is a 1970 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 1970.

Is DBY 332H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 332H shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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