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C926 JYS

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,914 mi
Last recorded44,914 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC926 JYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 44,914 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 44,914 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 42,983 miles

Rear number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2023 41,809 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 41,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 41,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 40,556 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,647 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 40,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,971 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 37,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres deteriorated 185/14

Pass 24 May 2012 37,216 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 37,216 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,259 miles

Brake pedal close to the floor.

Corriosion to n/s step.

O/S engine mount split sittint in its cup

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,771 miles

Brake pedal close to floor, rear brake drums slightly out of round and hand brake lever starting to sieze.

Small hole in the inner n/s/f step.

o/s engine mount seperated and droped in its cup.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal close to floor, rear brake drums slightly out of round and hand brake lever starting to sieze.

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

Small hole in the inner n/s/f step.

o/s engine mount seperated and droped in its cup.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,126 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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C926 JYS is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C926 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C926 JYS registered?

C926 JYS is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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