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PRH 709M

1974 Ford Transit

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,748 mi
Last recorded64,748 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRH 709M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,748 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,869 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 60,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,055 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 59,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,883 miles

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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PRH 709M is a 1974 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PRH 709M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRH 709M registered?

PRH 709M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is PRH 709M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRH 709M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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