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C783 XTR

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,286 mi
Last recorded20,286 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 XTR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 20,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 20,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 20,074 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 19,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2016 19,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 19,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 19,634 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2015 19,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member / inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,423 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r outer tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,054 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 19,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r service brake lower than n/s/r

Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 18,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,298 miles

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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C783 XTR is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 C783 XTR, 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 C783 XTR registered?

C783 XTR is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 1985.

Is C783 XTR safe to buy?

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