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C326 FNY

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,003 mi
Last recorded70,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC326 FNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,541 miles

various welds cracking on rear body frame

Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,350 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,298 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 65,265 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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C326 FNY is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C326 FNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C326 FNY registered?

C326 FNY is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C326 FNY safe to buy?

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