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CLS 85R

1977 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,661 mi
Last recorded74,661 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLS 85R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,966cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,661 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

underside and components coated in underseal

Fail 17 Nov 2014

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres slightly perished

underside and components coated in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jul 2009 74,268 miles

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 73,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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CLS 85R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 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 CLS 85R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLS 85R registered?

CLS 85R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 1977.

Is CLS 85R safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLS 85R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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