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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2014 20:48:24 GMT 1
Hi - I'm a real novice when it comes to vans but I'm considering buying a transit mk2 1985 - I'm a little concerned because their have been 10 previous registered keepers. Is 10 too many for a camper of this age? I initially thought it was but not sure now. What I'm really asking is if this sounds reasonable? A part from this - the van is nice (good condition) as far as I can tell.
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Post by muttleymk2 on Jun 2, 2014 21:25:16 GMT 1
Old vehicles can have loads of owners, some fall in and out of love with them rather quickly. Its not necessarily the vans fault, just that you have to really love Transits to own (and keep) one. I do and I have 6 of 'em
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2014 21:32:24 GMT 1
Cheers - this sets my mind at ease.
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Post by FredTransit on Jun 2, 2014 23:53:34 GMT 1
Yeah some of ours have 10 owners though its more common with commercials. It could be a camper gets too small over a relitively short time. A new family member comes along and something bigger is needed! You can get former keepers details from the DVLA.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 6:48:21 GMT 1
I've often found keepers can get bumped up by people who buy and sell cars as a side venture, as they rarely use the traders slip and end up submitting the whole v5.
Also 10 keepers really has no reflection on a vehicle this age, it would only matter on a desierable classic where you really want low keepers, low miles full history to "complete" the car and make a secure investment. One owner low mile car is the holy grail but at a cost.
The mileage on a car is a much better indicator. Though a bit different on these old girls to confirm with their small clocks......my 84 Apparantly only has 33k showing on the clock haha
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Post by irishtransit on Jun 6, 2014 14:01:37 GMT 1
also people use them as a stepping stone into camping/caravanning.stan on here is a good example he has a lovely lwb that he like but the wife wants something bigger now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 19:12:04 GMT 1
Hi - I'm still hoping to buy the vehicle but was told today that it had failed its mot as a result of excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside rear (front) suspension spring mountings and would require welding. Its mk2 1985 - I have very little knowledge of campers - does anyone know how big an issue that is. The owner is very accommodating and says that he will get it fixed so that it passes mot. I'm mostly concerned safety and would worry about taking my family in something that is dangerous - but I have no idea if this is. When I hear the word welding...
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Post by muttleymk2 on Jun 6, 2014 20:58:01 GMT 1
Dead common place to rot, not a problem if competently repaired
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Post by irishtransit on Jun 6, 2014 23:50:50 GMT 1
where abouts are ya based as there may be someone on here that could check it out for you? if they get it done check that it isn't just plated to pass.
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Post by FredTransit on Jun 7, 2014 16:40:22 GMT 1
Many far newer vans fail on rust. The Mk5s (95-2000) in many cases are far worse than the Mk2. Was that all it failed on?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2014 10:09:19 GMT 1
Thanks for the responses. it is being plated - is there a better way to fix this type of issue?. Also there were no other points for failure and no advisories
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Post by FredTransit on Jun 8, 2014 16:11:50 GMT 1
I am tempted to think the tester either wasnt used to Mk2s or was looking for something to fail on. As there are no advisories it souds like a good un but hard to tell without seeing it. The only long term cure is to completely replace the spring hanger. New ones not available but the Mk3 spring hanger can be made to fit
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Post by dodgerover on Jun 9, 2014 21:19:53 GMT 1
If its been anywhere down south it may have been a backpackers van at one point, 3 tours of Europe and 3 different owners a year isn't too uncommon for them while they last. 10 owners wouldn't really bother me.
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Post by jonochap on Jul 4, 2014 20:41:10 GMT 1
where abouts are ya based as there may be someone on here that could check it out for you? if they get it done check that it isn't just plated to pass. Good advice If its not broken...I can break it!
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Post by muttleymk2 on Jul 4, 2014 21:23:05 GMT 1
I saw it, it's ok
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