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C378 UPJ

1986 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

381,537 mi
Last recorded381,537 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2009 381,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,241 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,041 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2006 34,371 miles

Bonnet corroded along front edge

cracks in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 1 Apr 2006 343,577 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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C378 UPJ is a 1986 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C378 UPJ, 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 C378 UPJ registered?

C378 UPJ is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1986.

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