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THG 401T

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,922 mi
Last recorded62,922 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 401T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2013 62,922 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,741 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres walls starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2007 60,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,455 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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THG 401T is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 THG 401T, 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 THG 401T?

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What year was THG 401T registered?

THG 401T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is THG 401T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THG 401T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does THG 401T have outstanding finance?

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