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LHO 200T

1978 Ford Transit

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,670 mi
Last recorded54,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 200T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,455 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,435 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,434 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,081 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,814 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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LHO 200T is a 1978 Ford Transit in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 LHO 200T, 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 LHO 200T registered?

LHO 200T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is LHO 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 200T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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