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C579 TMO

1986 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 TMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,064 miles

Chassis rails corroded but still strong

Hand brake low on N/S/R

N/S/F body mount corroding

Fail 11 May 2010 73,064 miles

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

Chassis rails corroded but still strong

Hand brake low on N/S/R

N/S/F body mount corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Chassis rails corroding where chassis is joined but is still strong

N/S/F body mount corroed but still strong

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C579 TMO is a 1986 Ford Transit in Black with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C579 TMO, 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 C579 TMO registered?

C579 TMO is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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