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C970 ULP

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC970 ULP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,576 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 75,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

tyres perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 71,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,561 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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C970 ULP is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C970 ULP, 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 C970 ULP registered?

C970 ULP is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C970 ULP safe to buy?

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