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C268 SLU

1985 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,728 mi
Last recorded58,728 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC268 SLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,728 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 58,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 56,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 55,171 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 51,179 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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C268 SLU is a 1985 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C268 SLU, 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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What year was C268 SLU registered?

C268 SLU is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C268 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C268 SLU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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