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CON 98V

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,949 mi
Last recorded79,949 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCON 98V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,949 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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CON 98V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CON 98V, 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

How do I check the history of CON 98V?

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What year was CON 98V registered?

CON 98V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 1979.

Is CON 98V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CON 98V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CON 98V have outstanding finance?

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