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RUT 581G

1969 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,922 mi
Last recorded29,922 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1969 Ford Transit55,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 581G
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 29,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 29,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,601 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,268 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 29,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 278,561 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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RUT 581G is a 1969 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 55,990 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 RUT 581G, 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 57 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 RUT 581G registered?

RUT 581G is a 1969 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1969.

Is RUT 581G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUT 581G shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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