MOT Status
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80,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
doorstep areas corroded
slight inbalance of brakes
some play across steering
superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating
suspension bushes generally deteriorated
wash wipe could be better
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
doorstep areas corroded
some play across steering
superficial structure of vehicle deteriorating
suspension bushes generally deteriorated
wash wipe could be better
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front seats slightly loose
n/s door bottom corroded
slight play in king pins/trunyons
superficial structure of vehicle corroded
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front seats slightly loose
n/s door bottom corroded
slight play in king pins/trunyons
superficial structure of vehicle corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TPN 878S is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TPN 878S, 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.
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What year was TPN 878S registered?
TPN 878S is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1977.
Is TPN 878S safe to buy?
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