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C331 LRP

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,160 mi
Last recorded25,160 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 LRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,160 miles

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)

heavy welding under van

Fail 5 Sep 2008 25,160 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy welding under van

Pass 10 Aug 2007 709 miles

heavy welding under van

nearside and offside front wing corrosion

offside mirror holder corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2007 709 miles

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

nearside and offside front wing corrosion

offside mirror holder corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2006 98,190 miles

heavy welding under van

Fail 20 Jul 2006 98,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy welding under van

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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C331 LRP is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 C331 LRP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C331 LRP registered?

C331 LRP is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C331 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C331 LRP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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