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C633 SLU

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,695 mi
Last recorded84,695 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC633 SLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 84,695 miles

Some play in both front kingpins

Timing belt cover missing.

Front springs are showing signs of wear.

Noise heard when n/s rear wheel rotated, could be wheel bearing or axle, further diagnosis required to find cause.

Slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 84,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front springs are showing signs of wear.

Noise heard when n/s rear wheel rotated, could be wheel bearing or axle, further diagnosis required to find cause.

Slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

Some play in both front kingpins

Timing belt cover missing.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Some noise heard when rotating n/s rear wheel.

Some play in front kingpins.

Pass 8 May 2008 77,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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C633 SLU is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C633 SLU, 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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C633 SLU is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 August 1985.

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