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SLT 488R

1977 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,668 mi
Last recorded68,668 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLT 488R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 May 2017 68,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,517 miles

Nearside Front king pin has some free play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 64,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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SLT 488R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 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 SLT 488R, 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 49 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 SLT 488R registered?

SLT 488R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1977.

Is SLT 488R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLT 488R shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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