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E908 CFT

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,423 mi
Last recorded20,423 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE908 CFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 20,423 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drivers step corroded but does not efect strg or braking

front brake flexy pipes metal part slightly corroded

front inner wings corroded but does not effect strg or braking

rear panel corroded but is more than 30cm from any main structure or mtg

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers step corroded but does not efect strg or braking

front brake flexy pipes metal part slightly corroded

front inner wings corroded but does not effect strg or braking

rear panel corroded but is more than 30cm from any main structure or mtg

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,696 miles

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

corrosion getting near mounting points for fuel tank mtg and suspention

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,182 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,182 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,108 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 13,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 101,961 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 7,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 3,558 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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E908 CFT is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E908 CFT, 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 E908 CFT registered?

E908 CFT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1987.

Is E908 CFT safe to buy?

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