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C786 VNR

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

995,961 mi
Last recorded995,961 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 VNR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 995,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

numerous rear tyres with air line cracks.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 99,490 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

numerous rear tyre with air line cracks.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 98,989 miles

All prescribed areas corroded espcially at previous repaired areas

nearside rear inner tyre tread block cracking reccomend replace

Fail 21 Jul 2008 98,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All prescribed areas corroded especially at previously repaired areas no protection.

offside rear inner tyre tread block cracked would reccomend replacement

Pass 23 May 2007 98,776 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 98,738 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 May 2006 98,288 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 98,288 miles

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

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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C786 VNR is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C786 VNR, 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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C786 VNR is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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