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VPG 383M

1974 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,968 mi
Last recorded18,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 383M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 18,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 18,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 18,281 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 17,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 May 2012 16,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2012 16,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,161 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 13,745 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 123,705 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 123,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 115,375 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 9,528 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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VPG 383M is a 1974 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPG 383M, 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 VPG 383M registered?

VPG 383M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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