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ELN 829T

1979 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,795 mi
Last recorded82,795 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 829T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 82,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,102 miles

n/s outer sill

rear crossmember

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 78,399 miles

both front x member corroded not holed

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,667 miles

lift in both front king pins advise greasing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

lift in both front king pins advise greasing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

body work has corroision appearing alround & has patch welding on chassis

Pass 2 May 2007 73,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear axle noisey

Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear hub damp

rear axle noisey

Fail 28 Mar 2007 73,849 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

noise from rear axle

offside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2006 73,290 miles

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

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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ELN 829T is a 1979 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ELN 829T, 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 ELN 829T registered?

ELN 829T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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