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APC 825T

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,635 mi
Last recorded53,635 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 825T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,635 miles

bonnet slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

centre prop shaft coupling worn

front cross member slightly corroded

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside headlight requires further securing soon

rear diff damp

Fail 24 Apr 2010 53,635 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

bonnet slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

centre prop shaft coupling worn

front cross member slightly corroded

nearside rear light lense repaired by tape

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside headlight requires further securing soon

rear diff damp

Pass 14 May 2009 50,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,848 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

long travel on brake pedal

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 21 May 2007 50,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,173 miles

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

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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APC 825T is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 59,139 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 APC 825T, 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 47 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 APC 825T registered?

APC 825T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is APC 825T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 825T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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