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FUJ 835V

1979 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,579 mi
Last recorded89,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUJ 835V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,579 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 89,551 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,662 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust would benefit from additional support bracket

nsr inner/osf tyres wearing inner edges

vehicle subject to extensive welding repairs and fabrications

Fail 12 Jun 2014 88,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust would benefit from additional support bracket

nsr inner/osf tyres wearing inner edges

vehicle subject to extensive welding repairs and fabrications

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,802 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 87,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 86,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 84,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 83,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,205 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,188 miles

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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FUJ 835V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FUJ 835V, 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 FUJ 835V registered?

FUJ 835V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 1979.

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The MOT history for FUJ 835V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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