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UUW 359S

1978 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,132 mi
Last recorded67,132 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUW 359S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,552 miles

All tyres fitted are perished

Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,528 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All tyres fitted are perished

Pass 27 May 2014 75,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 66,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,108 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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UUW 359S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UUW 359S, 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 UUW 359S?

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What year was UUW 359S registered?

UUW 359S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is UUW 359S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUW 359S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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