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EPB 261V

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 261V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 45,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,940 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 34,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,923 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 21,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,121 miles

front brake judder.play in front king pins.rust chissis x member.slight play o/s/r hub. front no plate cracked.

Fail 8 Aug 2005 15,969 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 15,969 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE JUDDER.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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