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FAR 522T

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,602 mi
Last recorded37,602 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 522T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,602 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,760 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 35,758 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

unable to open bonnet

Pass 16 May 2014 34,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,327 miles

Park brake outer cables are deteriorated,

Fail 24 May 2013 34,327 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,897 miles

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,551 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 33,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 32,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,485 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 32,485 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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FAR 522T is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FAR 522T, 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 FAR 522T registered?

FAR 522T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is FAR 522T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAR 522T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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