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UYM 499S

1978 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,563 mi
Last recorded68,563 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYM 499S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,514 miles

this vehicle does not have a fog lamp

Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,513 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

this vehicle does not have a fog lamp

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,470 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,305 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 67,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2011 65,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,266 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,265 miles

Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2009 63,265 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,106 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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UYM 499S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UYM 499S, 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 UYM 499S registered?

UYM 499S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UYM 499S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYM 499S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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