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UYX 8S

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYX 8S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,051 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,050 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 53,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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UYX 8S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UYX 8S, 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 UYX 8S?

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What year was UYX 8S registered?

UYX 8S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is UYX 8S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYX 8S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYX 8S have outstanding finance?

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