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C878 LNH

1985 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,409 mi
Last recorded14,409 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC878 LNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,011 miles

Offside Front seat slightly loose

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 13,463 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,885 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear exhaust rubber poor.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,911 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,910 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,590 miles

both front inner wings repaired and both door step lower outer sills repaired

Pass 1 May 2012 11,452 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 11,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 10,669 miles

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

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

all four rear tyres perishing on tyre walls

slight corrosion on n/s step

slight oil leak on engine

various cab panels corroding

Pass 14 May 2010 10,299 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 10,294 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 9,899 miles

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

all tyres perished on side walls

rear of engine bay corroded

under body corroded

Fail 5 May 2009 9,874 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

all tyres perished on side walls

rear of engine bay corroded

under body corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 9,850 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

all tyres perished on side walls

rear of engine bay corroded

under body corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 9,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 8,873 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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C878 LNH is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C878 LNH, 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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C878 LNH is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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