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C809 JCP

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,363 mi
Last recorded51,363 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC809 JCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 51,363 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 51,343 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both kingpins,o/s slightly worse

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 51,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both kingpins,o/s slightly worse

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,915 miles

Centre propshaft mounting worn

Front bumper missing nearside front corner

Front cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play in both kingpins

Various points of corrosion (chassis)

Fail 26 Mar 2019 49,915 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Various points of corrosion (chassis)

Centre propshaft mounting worn

Front bumper missing nearside front corner

Front cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight play in both kingpins

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion Side panels (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f tyre perished

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres perrished

Vehicle underside has non structural corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2017 47,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Side panels (6.1.B.2)

O/s/f tyre perished

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres perrished

Vehicle underside has non structural corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,665 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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C809 JCP is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C809 JCP, 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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C809 JCP is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1986.

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