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E617 CPN

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 CPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis rails show corrosion in many places,not YET to excess

Just passes emissions test

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 52,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,975 miles

Both front wheel arches show corrosion,not yet to sharp edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,340 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 43,191 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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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E617 CPN is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 E617 CPN, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E617 CPN registered?

E617 CPN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 1987.

Is E617 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E617 CPN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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