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C761 DCL

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,583 mi
Last recorded99,583 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC761 DCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,583 miles

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on suspension components

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on suspension components

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,391 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear inner tyre) worn close to legal limit

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,828 miles

Both front brake discs scored and worn

Engine oil leak

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Cab sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Cab sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Door (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft centre support bearing worn

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front brake discs scored and worn

Engine oil leak

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Cab sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Cab sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion Door (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft centre support bearing worn

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust in bonnet and o/s door

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,013 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust in bonnet and o/s door

Pass 1 May 2014 87,512 miles

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,512 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust vibration

o/s washer jet partially blocked

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust vibration

o/s washer jet partially blocked

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,299 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

n/s/f seat mountings loose

o/s under bonnet battery tray corroded

o/s/f seat mountings loose

propshaft centre bearing mounting deteriated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 80,614 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,370 miles

alternator lower housing broken

front reg plate starting to fade

rear brake limit valve damp(lubrication?)will not leak under pressure

Fail 10 Apr 2007 80,370 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

alternator lower housing broken

front reg plate starting to fade

rear brake limit valve damp(lubrication?)will not leak under pressure

Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,289 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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C761 DCL is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C761 DCL, 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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C761 DCL is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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