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HRR 208V

1980 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,240 mi
Last recorded63,240 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRR 208V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,240 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

extensive repairs & underseal on front steps & sills

extensive use of underbody treatment making corrosion assessment extremely difficult on underside of vehicle & brake pipes

Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,240 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

extensive repairs & underseal around sills & steps

extensive use of thick underbody treatment making corrosion assessment extremely difficult

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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HRR 208V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 HRR 208V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HRR 208V?

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What year was HRR 208V registered?

HRR 208V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is HRR 208V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRR 208V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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