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CPE 27Y

1983 Ford Econoline

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,391 mi
Last recorded97,391 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 27Y
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,391 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 97,391 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine won't idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,070 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 97,070 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested c/o to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 93,807 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak engine won't idle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 92,714 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,523 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported bulkhead wiring chaffing on engine. (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexy and chaffing. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing not welded together and split. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexy and chaffing. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure wiring chaffing on steel brake pipe. (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Indicator switch does not cancel.

Nearside Front wiring under gear linkage insecure.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,747 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 88,367 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,367 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,035 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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CPE 27Y is a 1983 Ford Econoline in Black with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPE 27Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPE 27Y registered?

CPE 27Y is a 1983 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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