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JSU 708

1982 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,822 mi
Last recorded39,822 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 708
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 39,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad retaining spring missing .

front outer crossmember corroded .

Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front brake retaining springs corroded .

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,409 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear and both front . (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 38,027 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,789 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 36,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly pittered

Fail 2 Jul 2010 90,295 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly pittered

Fail 24 May 2010 90,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,200 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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JSU 708 is a 1982 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 JSU 708, 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 44 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSU 708 registered?

JSU 708 is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1982.

Is JSU 708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSU 708 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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