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B346 OUE

1985 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,943 mi
Last recorded49,943 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB346 OUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,943 miles

o/s inner flitch below bonnet hinge corroding

o/s/r inner side valance corroding

play in steering box

rear registration plate cracked & slightly obscured by reg plate lamps

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to centre joint

slight lift in steering king pins

wipers not parking

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,942 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s inner flitch below bonnet hinge corroding

o/s/r inner side valance corroding

play in steering box

rear registration plate cracked & slightly obscured by reg plate lamps

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to centre joint

slight lift in steering king pins

wipers not parking

Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,406 miles

dashboard covering reflecting on windscreen - advise to be removed

engine omitting some smoke

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & diff

play in steering box

rear diff noisey

rear indicator lenses cracked

rear reg plate cracked & deteriorating

rear wheel bearings poss noisey

slight blow on exhaust front pipe to centre section joint

slight lift in king pins

wipers not parking

Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

dashboard covering reflecting on windscreen - advise to be removed

engine omitting some smoke

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & diff

play in steering box

rear diff noisey

rear indicator lenses cracked

rear reg plate cracked & deteriorating

rear wheel bearings poss noisey

slight blow on exhaust front pipe to centre section joint

slight lift in king pins

wipers not parking

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,704 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,971 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 40,952 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B346 OUE is a 1985 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B346 OUE, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B346 OUE is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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