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C269 HVW

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,749 mi
Last recorded59,749 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC269 HVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,749 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,746 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,127 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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C269 HVW is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C269 HVW, 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 C269 HVW registered?

C269 HVW is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 1985.

Is C269 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C269 HVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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