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C891 MHG

1986 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,111 mi
Last recorded51,111 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 MHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 51,111 miles

Brake pedal soft

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Indicator switch faulty Intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracking and perishing, advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner door sills heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle partly undersealed

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2025

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff has Seepage

Under Vehicle Rust Due to Age of Vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,111 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 51,111 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 51,111 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 51,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 51,111 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 51,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,111 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2013 51,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 51,111 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 51,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,111 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 51,111 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 51,111 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 51,111 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 51,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,111 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,118 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,111 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,111 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 51,111 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,111 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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C891 MHG is a 1986 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C891 MHG, 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.

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C891 MHG is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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