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£6,900 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1997 FORD TRANSIT 80 SWB
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 454
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Ford Transit 80 SWB, a rare collector's item with a 2.4 Diesel engine and 137k miles, was recently fully restored and is in immaculate condition. It sold for £6,900, exceeding its estimated value, and features desirable options like a tow bar and original Ford alloys.
Condition
9
The vehicle is described as being in immaculate condition throughout with no use since restoration and an unmarked interior. It has been regularly serviced and comes with an MOT until October 2027. This aligns with the 'Outstanding' condition rating, as minor signs of use are not evident, and it requires no reconditioning.
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137,000 miles
R843 TDT
1997
Auction
Manual
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: FORD Model: TRANSIT 80 SWB Registration: R843 TDT
Engine Size (cc): 2496 Transmission: Manual Diesel Year of Manufacture: 1997 Date First Registered: 02/10/1997 MOT Expiry Date: 15/10/2027 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Transits
£260
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,296
Median Price (Since 2020)
£67,705
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 15th Oct 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
137,633 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Oct 2026, 137,633 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 14th Oct 2022, 136,882 miles
Failed
On 5th Oct 2022, 136,882 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On 10th Aug 2021, 136,580 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- under body been undersealed
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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