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VAS 635T

1978 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,367 mi
Last recorded88,367 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 635T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,367 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,889 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,888 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general chassis corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2014 154,993 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general chassis corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,750 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Jan 2012 77,415 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear inner tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,366 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 74,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,616 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,612 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 71,611 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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VAS 635T is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VAS 635T, 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 VAS 635T registered?

VAS 635T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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