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VBM 349S

1978 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBM 349S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 85,503 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre deflated

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,354 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,351 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,829 miles

front floors and chasis x2 heavily corroded rear tyres perrished offside front wheel bearings starting to wear

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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VBM 349S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBM 349S, 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 VBM 349S registered?

VBM 349S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 1978.

Is VBM 349S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBM 349S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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