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BYX 909V

1979 Ford Transit

Green Lpg 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,171 mi
Last recorded40,171 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 909V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,171 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 404,171 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 35,169 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 33,657 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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BYX 909V is a 1979 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYX 909V, 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 BYX 909V registered?

BYX 909V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 1979.

Is BYX 909V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYX 909V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BYX 909V have outstanding finance?

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