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UBL 483S

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBL 483S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake and suspension components corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

front and rear chassis rail slightly corroded / repaired

fuel pipes slightly corroded

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,097 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension and brake components

front steering components corroded

offside front tyre deteriorated on inner egde

oil leak

rear differential seal leak

underside of vehicle front to rear covered with underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,682 miles

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Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (4.1.D.1b)

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Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,009 miles

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Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,463 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,999 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 65,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,492 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,577 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 63,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,472 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 61,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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UBL 483S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UBL 483S, 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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UBL 483S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1978.

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