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SVT 590R

1977 Ford Transit

Pink Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVT 590R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front tyre walls cracking

n/sf spring hanger slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2008 86,425 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front tyre walls cracking

n/sf spring hanger slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 848,711 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 848,711 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 84,868 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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SVT 590R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Pink with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 SVT 590R, 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 SVT 590R registered?

SVT 590R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 1977.

Is SVT 590R safe to buy?

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