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C891 ETM

1985 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,124 mi
Last recorded7,124 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 ETM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 7,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 7,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 6,920 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 6,318 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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C891 ETM is a 1985 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C891 ETM, 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 C891 ETM registered?

C891 ETM is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 1985.

Is C891 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C891 ETM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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