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VPR 297S

1978 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,444 mi
Last recorded15,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPR 297S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,444 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 12,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 11,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 11,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,864 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 9,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 6,867 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 5,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 3,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 704 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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VPR 297S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPR 297S, 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 VPR 297S registered?

VPR 297S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VPR 297S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPR 297S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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