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C327 ULE

1986 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC327 ULE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive At outer crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,295 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 52,287 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body has an unsafe modification under rad filled before with filler (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed on floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit underside at drivers step (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember under rad (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure flips forward (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,181 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 45,322 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2008 71,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,680 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 69,667 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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C327 ULE is a 1986 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C327 ULE, 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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C327 ULE is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1986.

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