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HGS 239T

1978 Ford Pick Up

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,793 mi
Last recorded86,793 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 239T
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 86,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,616 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 84,610 miles

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,862 miles

both front discs rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,180 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,318 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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HGS 239T is a 1978 Ford Pick Up in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGS 239T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGS 239T registered?

HGS 239T is a 1978 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is HGS 239T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGS 239T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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