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C930 RPB

1985 Ford Transit

Green Lpg 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

71,718 mi
Last recorded71,718 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC930 RPB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 70,468 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,438 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 70,391 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,875 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 69,865 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between tail pipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,509 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,305 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,305 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,624 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,745 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,368 miles

all 6 tyres perishing but no cords visable.

corrosion on nearside front out rigger.

Pass 9 May 2007 54,063 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2006 51,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 May 2006 51,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C930 RPB is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,993cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 C930 RPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C930 RPB registered?

C930 RPB is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 1985.

Is C930 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C930 RPB shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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