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C469 ARV

1986 Ford Pick Up

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,448 mi
Last recorded52,448 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC469 ARV
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 52,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,897 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 51,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 50,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,957 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Swinging shackle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 48,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,159 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,152 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 46,150 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 44,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,801 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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C469 ARV is a 1986 Ford Pick Up in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C469 ARV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C469 ARV registered?

C469 ARV is a 1986 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C469 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C469 ARV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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