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LIL 7824

1978 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,048 mi
Last recorded44,048 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7824
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive wings surface rust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front under sills corr/holed

Rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,791 miles

Oil leak ()

front wings surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,812 miles

Oil leak ()

front wings and steps to sills surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 42,593 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

front crossmember and spring hangers covered by filler

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,216 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

o/s/f footwell advanced corrosion

o/s/f wing advanced corrosion

unable to properly inspect front crossmember and spring hangers due to filler and underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,208 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

o/s/f footwell advanced corrosion

o/s/f wing advanced corrosion

unable to properly inspect front crossmember and spring hangers due to filler and underseal

Fail 22 May 2014 42,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

o/s/f step well advanced corrosion

o/s/f wing badly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,469 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,412 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,327 miles

Extensive underbody repairs to prescribed areas. All meet vosa requirements at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle emitting Blue smoke.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,225 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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LIL 7824 is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LIL 7824, 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.

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What year was LIL 7824 registered?

LIL 7824 is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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