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JPR 858V

1980 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,442 mi
Last recorded65,442 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPR 858V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 65,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 65,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 65,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 65,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 65,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 64,534 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN KING-PINS

Fail 20 Jul 2013 64,534 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT WEAR IN KING-PINS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,401 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front disc's pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear gear box seal leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 638,710 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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JPR 858V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JPR 858V, 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 JPR 858V registered?

JPR 858V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1980.

Is JPR 858V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPR 858V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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