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C896 GYD

1986 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

699,334 mi
Last recorded699,334 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC896 GYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 699,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 696,331 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 693,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

damp around rear of fuel pump

stonechips screen o/s

Pass 17 Oct 2009 693,575 miles

damp around rear of fuel pump

stonechips screen o/s

Pass 4 Oct 2008 688,417 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 682,711 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 682,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

no rear seat belts fitted customer said he doesnt carry children

under chassis heavily welded +undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2006 677,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 677,204 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

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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C896 GYD is a 1986 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C896 GYD, 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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What year was C896 GYD registered?

C896 GYD is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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