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AVW 38S

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVW 38S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,823 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,572 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,561 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,130 miles

Front corrosion to both front spring mounting areas

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,422 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 47,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,439 miles

Front cross member has been patched numerous times but repairs are of a poor standard

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wing mirror lower part cracked

n/s/f engine mount area is corroded

n/s/f king pin has slight play

o/s/f headlamp lense broken but not effecting light output

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wing mirror lower part cracked

n/s/f engine mount area is corroded

n/s/f king pin has slight play

o/s/f headlamp lense broken but not effecting light output

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,138 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,278 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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AVW 38S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AVW 38S, 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 AVW 38S registered?

AVW 38S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is AVW 38S safe to buy?

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