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C356 SRS

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,946 mi
Last recorded75,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC356 SRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroding

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroding

headlight images deteriorated

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 24 May 2021 75,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight images deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,247 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,987 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

chassis corroding

headlight images slightly deteriorated

nearside inner sill corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

offside front and rear tyre perishing

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,552 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres perishing

nearside rear sill corroding

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 73,552 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner arch corroding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres perishing

nearside rear sill corroding

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front chassis legs corroding

nearside rear sill corroding

offside front and rear tyres perishing

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front chassis legs corroding

nearside rear sill corroding

offside front and rear tyres perishing

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,795 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside front tyrer perishing

offside outer sill corroded outside perscribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,639 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

vehicle corroding in places and has had alot of welding

Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,990 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,549 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,303 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

battery insecure / advise on general corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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C356 SRS is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C356 SRS, 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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C356 SRS is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 1986.

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