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BAP 96T

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,245 mi
Last recorded71,245 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 96T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,245 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

feul tank /neck / tank straps corroded

previous welding coated in under seal

slight lift both front king pins

Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,245 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner sills corroded /holes not within prescibed area

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

feul tank /neck / tank straps corroded

previous welding coated in under seal

slight lift both front king pins

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,882 miles

Nearside Front doorstep backing panel corroded and holed

Offside Front doorstep backing panel corroded and holed

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front doorstep backing panel corroded and holed

Offside Front doorstep backing panel corroded and holed

Pass 24 May 2017 70,028 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

front bulkhead starting to corrode

offside and near side front door steps backing panels corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 70,028 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed tow bar wiring (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure front to rear at front (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch ,within radius of steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch around flexi hose mounting within radius of steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

front bulkhead starting to corrode

offside and near side front door steps backing panels corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,808 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

o/s and n/s front door step backing sills corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,808 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

o/s and n/s front door step backing sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 66,725 miles

o/s and n/s front innerwings corroded around shocker mounting points

o/s and n/s/f door step backing sills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 66,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

0/s and n/s door step backing sills corroded and holed

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front innerwings corroded around shock absorber mountings

front bulk head corroded around servo mounting point

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,107 miles

bulk head starting to corrode

o/s and n/s door step backing sills corroded and holed

o/s and n/s front inner wings around shockabsorber top mounting points corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2013 64,106 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s front door step backing sills corroded and holed

o/s and n/s front inner wings starting to corrode around shockabsorber mounting point

Pass 31 May 2012 63,133 miles

Oil leak

movement front king pins

rear diff leak

slight corrosion chassis

slight corrosion inner arches

slight corrosion inner seals

Pass 25 May 2011 61,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,602 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,589 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front inner sill holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Jun 2009 60,589 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front inner sill holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,585 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 60,580 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 60,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 May 2007 60,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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BAP 96T is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BAP 96T, 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.

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BAP 96T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1979.

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