MOT Status
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482,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Entrance/exit door excessively deteriorated (9.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock absorber and spring mount area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear general body condition n/s and o/s underneath corrosion not overall reducing strength of body
Nearside Entrance/exit door excessively deteriorated (9.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock absorber and spring mount area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear general body condition n/s and o/s underneath corrosion not overall reducing strength of body
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C516 TJF is a 1985 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 C516 TJF, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C516 TJF registered?
C516 TJF is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1985.
Is C516 TJF safe to buy?
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