MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
bodywork slightly corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C998 TRF is a 1985 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 C998 TRF, 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.
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What year was C998 TRF registered?
C998 TRF is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1985.
Is C998 TRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for C998 TRF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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