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C866 PMV

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC866 PMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,010 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery light displayed.

Battery tray corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings weak.

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Steering joints have slight play in ball joints.

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint has play.

Offside Front Steering joints have slight play in ball joints.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Floor pan corroded.

Underside generally corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,010 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 92,010 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,010 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,010 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,010 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 90,873 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 90,873 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,049 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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C866 PMV is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C866 PMV, 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.

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C866 PMV is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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