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C297 UAB

1986 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 UAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,270 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,710 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear seal s corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2007 50,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 48,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C297 UAB is a 1986 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C297 UAB, 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 C297 UAB registered?

C297 UAB is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C297 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C297 UAB shows 12 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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