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BFP 191T

1978 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFP 191T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 91,003 miles

back very tatty??

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 90,569 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,921 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,911 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,501 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2010 83,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 75,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 75,477 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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BFP 191T is a 1978 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BFP 191T, 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 BFP 191T registered?

BFP 191T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1978.

Is BFP 191T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFP 191T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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