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C891 YBF

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,560 mi
Last recorded42,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 YBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2008 42,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Front panel very corroded & holed.

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering box mechanism slight free play.

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

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

n/s rear inner tyre perished.

o/s rear outer tyre perished.

Pass 9 May 2007 40,937 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished.

n/s/r outer tyre perished.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 40,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust mountings perished and worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

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

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension king pin slight play.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished.

n/s/r outer tyre perished.

o/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,327 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,317 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 YBF is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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