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C834 DHT

1986 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,339 mi
Last recorded66,339 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC834 DHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 66,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 61,949 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 61,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 59,337 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 59,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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C834 DHT is a 1986 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C834 DHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C834 DHT registered?

C834 DHT is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1986.

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