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URY 861S

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,151 mi
Last recorded57,151 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURY 861S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,678 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,848 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,120 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 54,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,638 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 53,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,927 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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URY 861S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 URY 861S, 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 URY 861S registered?

URY 861S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is URY 861S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URY 861S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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