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C289 WLE

1986 Ford Transit

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC289 WLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,288 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 93,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 92,571 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 92,571 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,134 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 91,134 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C289 WLE is a 1986 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 C289 WLE, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C289 WLE registered?

C289 WLE is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C289 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C289 WLE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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