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C980 VPV

1986 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,233 mi
Last recorded58,233 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 VPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,233 miles

Both front wheel arches are corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,928 miles

Both front wheel arches are corroded.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner wing is corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,964 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nsf spring hanger rusty

osf spring hanger rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,637 miles

Nearside front wheel arch is corroded.

Offside front door is corroded.

Offside front wheel arch is corroded.

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Aug 2010 54,631 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front wheel arch is corroded.

Offside front door is corroded.

Offside front wheel arch is corroded.

Propshaft component defective

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,231 miles

Battery tray is corroded.

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

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

Nearside and offside wheel arches are corroded.

Offside front step is corroded.

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,799 miles

Exhaust downpipe has minor leak.

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

Offside front step is corroded.

Offside rear inner sill /lower panel is corroded.

Offside rear outrigger is corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,240 miles

Handbrake will need adjustment soon.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,696 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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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C980 VPV is a 1986 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C980 VPV, 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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C980 VPV is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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