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Q783RCA

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,600 mi
Last recorded98,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ783RCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,600 miles

underside of vehicle, fuel pipes and brake lines covered in protective wax

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,009 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,339 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,100 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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Q783RCA is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Q783RCA, 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 Q783RCA registered?

Q783RCA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is Q783RCA safe to buy?

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