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C538 KWC

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

8,789 mi
Last recorded8,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 KWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 8,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat insecurely attached to body(seat belt part of seat structure) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 97,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust rubber broken

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,887 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,887 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,344 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,831 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,678 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,179 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 87,032 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 86,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,067 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 86,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,697 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 84,683 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 84,674 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,753 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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C538 KWC is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C538 KWC, 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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C538 KWC is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1986.

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