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JCP 541S

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,545 mi
Last recorded171,545 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCP 541S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 171,545 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 171,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2007 959,625 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2007 959,625 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 May 2006 942,318 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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JCP 541S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 62,557 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 JCP 541S, 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 48 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 JCP 541S registered?

JCP 541S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is JCP 541S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCP 541S shows 5 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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