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VUF 128S

1978 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,720 mi
Last recorded35,720 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 128S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 9,215 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2005 9,215 miles

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

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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VUF 128S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUF 128S, 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 VUF 128S registered?

VUF 128S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is VUF 128S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUF 128S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUF 128S have outstanding finance?

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