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C765 SPB

1985 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,595 mi
Last recorded20,595 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC765 SPB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,595 miles

Nearside Front step area corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,594 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,591 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,214 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,209 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from n/s rear axle

Fail 21 Feb 2012 20,209 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from n/s rear axle

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,209 miles

N/S AND O/S/F KING PINS SLIGHT LIFT

Pass 8 Feb 2010 3,164 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 3,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,742 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

back of both rear arches corroded close to prescribed areas

Pass 12 Oct 2007 752 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 99,238 miles

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

movement drivers seat runner

underside rusted and poor and repaired on and near perscribed areas

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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C765 SPB is a 1985 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C765 SPB, 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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C765 SPB is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C765 SPB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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