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FPE 933V

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,856 mi
Last recorded58,856 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 933V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 58,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,727 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hole in o/s sill

Fail 12 Jul 2018 57,706 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hole in o/s sill

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,443 miles

small hole in o/s outer footwell

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,117 miles

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

both front tyres have slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,208 miles

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

all tyres have cracking to sidewall

n/s body rusty by footwell

slight blow on exhaust silencer

temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,785 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedel slightly low

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedel slightly low

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 54,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

o/s/r outer & n/s/r outer tyres low on tread

vehicle has had substancial welding repairs

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,068 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both morror slightly insucure.

offside door catch insucure in door.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,783 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 46,773 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

travel on service brake.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,032 miles

front number plate damaged, play in rear drag link joint & o/s king pin & o/s/r tyre perished.

low effort on n/s/r service & parking brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2006 43,019 miles

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

front number plate damaged, o/s/r & n/s/f tyre perished, movement in rear drag link joint, lift in o/s king pin, o/s fog lamp inop &front spring bushes worn.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 42,850 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front road spring rear shackel bushes worn.

lift in offside front king pin.

offside fog light not working.

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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FPE 933V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FPE 933V, 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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FPE 933V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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