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E470 CJA

1988 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 CJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,929 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 96,882 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,855 miles

expansion cap missing

front brake pads low

power steering belt loose

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing

water pump leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,550 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 85,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s windscreen washer needs adjusting

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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E470 CJA is a 1988 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 E470 CJA, 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 38 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 E470 CJA registered?

E470 CJA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E470 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E470 CJA shows 6 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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