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70,514 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body edge by front door (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes dim when headlamps are switched on (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section viewed inside engine bay (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose Nut loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab inner/outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section inside engine bay (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose nut loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting @ front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front shock top mounting - corrosion within arch just outside of perscribed area
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
non obligatory nearside mirror damaged
offside wiper clears screen but is in poor condition
temp fuel cap fitted ( sealing type)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner arch corroded just outside mot perscribed areas
Offside Rear fog lamp not working - not obligatory due to vehicle age
corrosion to underside panels. Previously welded repair sections coated in protective materials
nearside front step/inner arch/cab sill very corroded but outside mot perscribed areas
offside front door lower section and nearside rear body-side in poor condition .
slight lift in kingpins @ stub axle
vehicle not sitting level
wiring to starter rubbing on chassis
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front inner arch corroded just outside mot perscribed areas
Offside Rear fog lamp not working - not obligatory due to vehicle age
corrosion to underside panels. Previously welded repair sections coated in protective materials
nearside front step/inner arch/cab sill very corroded but outside mot perscribed areas
offside front door lower section and nearside rear body-side in poor condition .
slight lift in kingpins @ stub axle
vehicle not sitting level
wiring to starter rubbing on chassis
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front cab step/sill area corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside mot perscribed areas
rear fog warning light/circuit not working - not obligatory for this vehicle due to first use date
slight interaction to rear lamps
slight lift in front stub axle king pins
surface corrosion to front body crossmember
uneven wear pattern to several rear tyres
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component 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)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front cab step/sill area corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside mot perscribed areas
rear fog warning light/circuit not working - not obligatory for this vehicle due to first use date
slight interaction to rear lamps
slight lift in front stub axle king pins
surface corrosion to front body crossmember
uneven wear pattern to several rear tyres
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear fog lamp fitted but not working - non obligatory for this age of vehicle hence not a testable item
rear tyres appear under-inflated
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear fog lamp fitted but not working - non obligatory for this age of vehicle hence not a testable item
rear tyres appear under-inflated
exhaust repaired with gum gum
front inner wheel arch panels corroded to holes outside mot perscibed areas
nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavy perishing
offside battery ( leisure) poorly secured
oil warning light illuminated
previous welded patch repairs covered in underseal/protective compounds
rear fog warning light and associated switch/tell tale not tested as non-obligatory on this age of vehicle
slight lift in offside kingpin
surface corrosion to underside
vehicle not sitting level
wipers perishing
wood waist trim around body in poor condition
front cross member corroded
nsf + osf cab flour corrode, inner wheel arches corrode
nsf tyre sid wall perrished
os battery insecure
rear brake flexi hose in poor condishion
rear chassie starting to corrode
rear fog lite not working
slite plat in front king pins + front wheel bearings
under side of cab flour starting to corrode
welded repairs have high level of unders seal
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
front cross member corroded
nsf + osf cab flour corrode, inner wheel arches corrode
nsf tyre sid wall perrished
os battery insecure
rear brake flexi hose in poor condishion
rear chassie starting to corrode
rear fog lite not working
slite plat in front king pins + front wheel bearings
under side of cab flour starting to corrode
welded repairs have high level of unders seal
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
cab flour corroded under seats
ns door mirror glass missing
nsf + osf flour pans corroded but out side 30cms
nsf rear spring bushes in poor condishion
os door mirror poorly fixed
rear chassie corroded
rear fog tell tail not working t fog light stays on
rear lamp clusters poorly fixed
slite play in front king pins
slite play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front spring bushes worn
nearside door skin detached at along bottom edge
nearside front chassis rusty at engine mount
nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished
offside front inner wing corroded just outside perscribed area of shock mounting
offside rear view mirror (wing mounted) poorly secured due to corroded wing
rear fog lamp not working ( non-obligatory for this vehicle due to date of first use). Tell tale also not working, again not required due to vehicle age
surface corrosion to underside / chassis
vehicle not sitting level at front
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front spring bushes worn
nearside door skin detached at along bottom edge
nearside front chassis rusty at engine mount
nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished
offside front inner wing corroded just outside perscribed area of shock mounting
offside rear view mirror (wing mounted) poorly secured due to corroded wing
rear fog lamp not working ( non-obligatory for this vehicle due to date of first use). Tell tale also not working, again not required due to vehicle age
surface corrosion to underside / chassis
vehicle not sitting level at front
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front inner wings corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
nearside front wing rusty but not considered a sharp edge
offside front spring bush worn
offside front tyre sidewall perishing
rear fog lamp and tell tale fitted but not operational - not required to be fitted to this 1978 reg vehicle
repairs to front crossmember/chassis legs covered in underseal
slight lift in both front kingpins
slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing
vehicle not sitting level at front
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front inner wings corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas
nearside front wing rusty but not considered a sharp edge
offside front spring bush worn
offside front tyre sidewall perishing
rear fog lamp and tell tale fitted but not operational - not required to be fitted to this 1978 reg vehicle
repairs to front crossmember/chassis legs covered in underseal
slight lift in both front kingpins
slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing
vehicle not sitting level at front
all spring rear bushes worn
exhaust smokey after idle
n/s/r/inner tyre may foul body
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all spring rear bushes worn
exhaust smokey after idle
n/s/r/inner tyre may foul body
Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion on drivers step area
corrosion on nearside and offside "A" post`s
engine emitting steady white smoke
rear fog light comes on with stop lamps
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VOX 971T is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 VOX 971T, 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.
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VOX 971T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1978.
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