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PJU 290M

1974 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,750 mi
Last recorded33,750 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJU 290M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 33,750 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 33,750 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door step (inner sill area has corrosion

nearside rear outer tyre is deflated

off side rear brake has slight bind

rear leaf spring saddle and saddle bolts have corrosion

rear prop shaft joint has 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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PJU 290M is a 1974 Ford Transit in Grey with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 60,156 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 PJU 290M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJU 290M registered?

PJU 290M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is PJU 290M safe to buy?

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