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EAP 914V

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,520 mi
Last recorded36,520 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAP 914V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,520 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 36,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,314 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2015 33,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

offside front headlamp beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

drivers door frame has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

drivers door frame has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,872 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 28,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,417 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f spring leaf suport bracket slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 23,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,898 miles

drop arm to drag link ball joint has play in it to the limit .

exhaust tail pipe joint leaking slightly.

front brake discs pitted to the limit.

fuel filler neck pipe kinked.

near side front leaf spring front mounting corroded near limit.

near side headlamp beam pattern very poor .(reflector in poor condition.)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED TO THE LEGAL LIMIT IN TREAD .

Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,889 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 218,726 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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EAP 914V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EAP 914V, 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 EAP 914V registered?

EAP 914V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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