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E780 CTW

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,385 mi
Last recorded47,385 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE780 CTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,729 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,774 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 12,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 3,459 miles

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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E780 CTW is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol 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 E780 CTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E780 CTW?

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What year was E780 CTW registered?

E780 CTW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is E780 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E780 CTW 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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