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EEL 872V

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,639 mi
Last recorded66,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 872V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,639 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

loading box some fixing bolts loose or missing

nearside door mirror damaged

play and lift in offside and nearside front beam axle king pins

play in steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,614 miles

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

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

loading box some fixing bolts loose or missing

play and lift in offside and nearside front beam axle king pins

play in steering box

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,568 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 165,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 65,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 612,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 61,297 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 60,686 miles

o/s rear brake binding

play o/s & n/s front king pin

Fail 3 May 2006 60,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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EEL 872V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EEL 872V, 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 EEL 872V registered?

EEL 872V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is EEL 872V safe to buy?

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