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E647 CNS

1988 Ford Van

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,914 mi
Last recorded1,914 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE647 CNS
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 1,914 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 493 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 982,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,643 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 77,569 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,206 miles

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

rear brake readings just within limit

Fail 25 Sep 2006 74,087 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,568 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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E647 CNS is a 1988 Ford Van in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E647 CNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E647 CNS registered?

E647 CNS is a 1988 Ford Van, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E647 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E647 CNS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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