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MPE 836W

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 836W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 88,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 88,250 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 87,751 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 87,751 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

PASSENGER FLOOR CORRODED WITHIN 30 CMS OF SEAT MOUNT

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MPE 836W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MPE 836W, 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 45 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 MPE 836W registered?

MPE 836W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is MPE 836W safe to buy?

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