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CVE 618V

1980 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVE 618V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 70,776 miles

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

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

offside front under wing heavily corroded - outside prescribed area

Fail 11 May 2009 70,767 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front under wing heavily corroded - outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,584 miles

brake discs corroded

iner wheel arches corroded

nsf tyre cracked

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr tyre cracked

osf brake hose corroded

osf tyre cracked

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering idlers

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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CVE 618V is a 1980 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 CVE 618V, 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 46 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 CVE 618V registered?

CVE 618V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is CVE 618V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVE 618V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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