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PEY 257S

1978 Ford Transit

Turquoise Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,682 mi
Last recorded33,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEY 257S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,826 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2011 29,818 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,194 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,436 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2008 28,184 miles

Battery insecure

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,184 miles

Battery insecure

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,558 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,509 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

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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PEY 257S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Turquoise with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PEY 257S, 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

How do I check the history of PEY 257S?

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What year was PEY 257S registered?

PEY 257S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 1978.

Is PEY 257S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEY 257S 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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