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UHT 54T

1978 Ford Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,334 mi
Last recorded82,334 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Camper65,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHT 54T
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,221 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,436 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,756 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 78,751 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,320 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 75,291 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front headlight unit cracked not affected pattern.

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

Offside and nearside front crossmember h/s/corrosion.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 73,507 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front headlight unit cracked not affected pattern.

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

Offside and nearside front crossmember h/s/corrosion.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,646 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 71,422 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,157 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 70,136 miles

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

Brake fluid is slightly low.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside fog light fitted does'nt work.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,635 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 67,318 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Camper?

Based on 5,097 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
position lamp(s) not working 90
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
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UHT 54T is a 1978 Ford Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1978 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHT 54T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHT 54T registered?

UHT 54T is a 1978 Ford Camper, first registered on 7 September 1978.

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