MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
front brake judder.play in front king pins.rust chissis x member.slight play o/s/r hub. front no plate cracked.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE JUDDER.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE JUDDER.
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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EPB 261V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EPB 261V, 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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How do I check the history of EPB 261V?
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What year was EPB 261V registered?
EPB 261V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is EPB 261V safe to buy?
The MOT history for EPB 261V shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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