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C837 JHE

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,433 mi
Last recorded66,433 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC837 JHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,433 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 66,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,407 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,365 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,362 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish no cords showing

Offside king pin has some lift

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 66,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 66,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 66,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,864 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 65,858 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,263 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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C837 JHE is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C837 JHE, 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 C837 JHE registered?

C837 JHE is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C837 JHE safe to buy?

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