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C801 YJT

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 YJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,655 miles

All tyres have slight age cracks noted.

Nearside handbrake cable is deteriorated.

Unable to fully assess underside and brake pipes/hoses due to undersealing.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 77,655 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

All tyres have slight age cracks noted.

Nearside handbrake cable is deteriorated.

Unable to fully assess underside and brake pipes/hoses due to undersealing.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,497 miles

All tyres are noted to be perished.

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

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

Slight corrosion noted on both front spring hanger mounts.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,497 miles

All tyres are noted to be perished.

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

Slight corrosion noted on both front spring hanger mounts.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,348 miles

Handbrake cables noted to be deteriorated.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge.

Slight corrosion noted both front inner wheel arches.

Slight surface corrosion noted on front brake discs.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,348 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake cables noted to be deteriorated.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge.

Slight corrosion noted both front inner wheel arches.

Slight surface corrosion noted on front brake discs.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,906 miles

Bottom coolant hose has been rubbing on engine

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Slight corrosion & poor previous repair noted at front spring hanger mounts

Pass 3 Dec 2007 76,584 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both nearside rear and offside rear under wings corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2007 76,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both nearside rear and offside rear under wings corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2006 75,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 75,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 75,185 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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C801 YJT is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C801 YJT, 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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What year was C801 YJT registered?

C801 YJT is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1986.

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