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ALU 248S

1978 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALU 248S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,930 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,925 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 60,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,292 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 58,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside inner wing area is corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,452 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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ALU 248S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ALU 248S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALU 248S registered?

ALU 248S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is ALU 248S safe to buy?

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