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C835 RPD

1985 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,309 mi
Last recorded30,309 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 RPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 30,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 28,408 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,243 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 25,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 24,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,813 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 24,785 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 24,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear 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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C835 RPD is a 1985 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 C835 RPD, 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 41 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 C835 RPD registered?

C835 RPD is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C835 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C835 RPD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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