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LVH 278T

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,622 mi
Last recorded78,622 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVH 278T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,247 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly from fron/centre joint and centre/rear joint

hole in front cross member (n/s/f) caused by corrosion

no rear fog tell-tale

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,247 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly from fron/centre joint and centre/rear joint

hole in front cross member (n/s/f) caused by corrosion

no rear fog tell-tale

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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LVH 278T is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LVH 278T, 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 LVH 278T registered?

LVH 278T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LVH 278T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVH 278T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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