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EPA 571V

1979 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,652 mi
Last recorded95,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 571V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,663cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 95,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,938 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EPA 571V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EPA 571V, 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.

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What year was EPA 571V registered?

EPA 571V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is EPA 571V safe to buy?

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