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CRE 135M

1974 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,240 mi
Last recorded71,240 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 135M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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CRE 135M is a 1974 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 60,156 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 CRE 135M, 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 52 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 CRE 135M?

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What year was CRE 135M registered?

CRE 135M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 1974.

Is CRE 135M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 135M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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