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C463 AEL

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,315 mi
Last recorded67,315 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC463 AEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 67,296 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion All vehicle undersealed and not fully testable (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,844 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 66,844 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 66,852 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,852 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,810 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 65,759 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2007 65,759 miles

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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C463 AEL is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C463 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C463 AEL registered?

C463 AEL is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C463 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C463 AEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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