MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust box blowing slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C486 VLM is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C486 VLM, 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 C486 VLM registered?
C486 VLM is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 1986.
Is C486 VLM safe to buy?
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