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C814 WBY

1986 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

43,490 mi
Last recorded43,490 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC814 WBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 43,490 miles

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

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

surface rusting on all under body components

Pass 24 Jul 2025 43,347 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,128 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue around the gearbox

Fail 15 Jul 2024 43,118 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil residue around the gearbox

Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer front join area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 42,930 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle N/S/R effort: 440kgf O/S/R effort: 200kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

moisture around the gearbox

Pass 30 May 2022 42,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & from load valve to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 42,617 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mount - under side of chassis (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mount - under side of chassis (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & from load valve to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 42,170 miles

nearside rear brake effort lower than offside rear

Pass 5 May 2020 41,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 40,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre is cracking & perishing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre is heavily cracking & perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step & inner sill area's (5.2.6)

offside front & rear tyre's are cracking / perishing

rear service brake's have an imbalance

Fail 9 Jun 2016 39,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step & inner sill area's (5.2.6)

offside front & rear tyre's are cracking / perishing

rear service brake's have an imbalance

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

offside front inner step area corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,411 miles

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

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

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

near side front indicator broken

Fail 25 Jun 2013 36,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

near side front indicator broken

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 35,522 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust front mounting broken

off side washer only working on one jet

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,394 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

damage to windscreen

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

damage to windscreen

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 317,209 miles

Drivers seat insecure

Front flexi brake pipes metal ends corroded

Slight play front hub/steering area

Fail 17 Jul 2008 317,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers seat insecure

Front flexi brake pipes metal ends corroded

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,243 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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C814 WBY is a 1986 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C814 WBY, 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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C814 WBY is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1986.

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