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FSV 390

1986 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 390
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fog switch slightly intermitant

Fail 13 Feb 2013 76,957 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear fog switch slightly intermitant

Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,334 miles

n/s/r hub seal weaping

Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,728 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,519 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 69,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 62,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 57,051 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FSV 390 is a 1986 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel 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 FSV 390, 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 FSV 390 registered?

FSV 390 is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is FSV 390 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 390 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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