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C608 MTF

1985 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,750 mi
Last recorded74,750 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC608 MTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,750 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

n/s floor pan corroded/holed not prescribed area

n/s front indicator dim

various surface corrosion on undersills & rear leaf spring mounts

Fail 3 Nov 2010 74,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brakes slight imbalance

n/s floor pan corroded/holed not prescribed area

n/s front indicator dim

various surface corrosion on undersills & rear leaf spring mounts

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,686 miles

corrosion on front cross member

o/s handbrake down on performance

rear wheel archs corroded

surface corrosion on rear leaf spring front chassis mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,174 miles

front chassis cross member corroded/holed not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Nov 2007 67,908 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,423 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 65,350 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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C608 MTF is a 1985 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C608 MTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C608 MTF registered?

C608 MTF is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C608 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C608 MTF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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