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JLH 746V

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,443 mi
Last recorded60,443 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 746V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,443 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 60,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

play in nearside front king pin

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 60,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,257 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,257 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,054 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 60,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,335 miles

offside rear hand brake poor

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,762 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,310 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,393 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,241 miles

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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JLH 746V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JLH 746V, 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

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What year was JLH 746V registered?

JLH 746V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is JLH 746V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLH 746V shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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