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CPU 950T

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPU 950T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,989 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspsenion mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 63,091 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,091 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,526 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

n\s rear brake has lower effort on both hand and foot.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

reamost bushes on the front springs are perished

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,617 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 59,325 miles

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

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

n\s rear has suspect oil stains

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,325 miles

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

n\s rear has suspect oil stains

Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,303 miles

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

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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CPU 950T is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 62,557 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 CPU 950T, 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 48 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 CPU 950T registered?

CPU 950T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is CPU 950T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPU 950T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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