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C736 JEG

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC736 JEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 82,628 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2015 82,628 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

exhaust becoming corroded

wheel arches and sills have corrosion on them

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust becoming corroded

wheel arches and sills have corrosion on them

Pass 15 May 2013 80,490 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust system becoming corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 May 2013 80,490 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust system becoming corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2012 80,408 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 80,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,336 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,935 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in nearside and offside kingpins

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,518 miles

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

nearside front king pin bushes slight play

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,019 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,948 miles

front and rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre starting to perish

rear cross member thin in places

slight lift movement in both front king pins

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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C736 JEG is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C736 JEG, 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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C736 JEG is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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