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UEG 212S

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,047 mi
Last recorded35,047 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEG 212S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,586 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 32,586 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ends (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc insecure both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,943 miles

slight wear o/s/f spring bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,911 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 29,911 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,158 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2006 29,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,039 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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UEG 212S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEG 212S, 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 UEG 212S?

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What year was UEG 212S registered?

UEG 212S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UEG 212S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEG 212S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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