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U40391

1978 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,473 mi
Last recorded22,473 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationU40391
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,473 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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U40391 is a 1978 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 U40391, 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 U40391 registered?

U40391 is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 1978.

Is U40391 safe to buy?

The MOT history for U40391 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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