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ALL 339S

1978 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,140 mi
Last recorded40,140 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALL 339S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,140 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 40,136 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 39,953 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 39,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 39,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2006 39,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 39,340 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

brake performance just pass 51%

seat belts slow to take up slack + under seal covers under side of vehicle + exhaust blowing + hand brake cable loose in back plates play in front wheel bearings n/s o/s+

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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ALL 339S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 62,557 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 ALL 339S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALL 339S registered?

ALL 339S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is ALL 339S safe to buy?

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