CarVerify

Free Car Check

L186 RNV

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

47,984 mi
Last recorded47,984 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 RNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 47,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,683 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front to rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,254 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front to rear mounting of leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear

Pass 26 May 2023 44,755 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside front to rear vehicle structual corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 44,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 44,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 43,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,494 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 43,492 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 40,957 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,571 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 38,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear prop (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,640 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front step corroded but not prescribed

rear crossmember damaged but not to excess

under bonnet driveshaft rubber joint deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2015 32,640 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front step corroded but not prescribed

rear crossmember damaged but not to excess

under bonnet driveshaft rubber joint deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,636 miles

head lamps not bright

o/s and n/s lower spring leaves slightly miss aligned

Fail 9 Apr 2014 30,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

head lamps not bright

o/s and n/s lower spring leaves slightly miss aligned

Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,498 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner + outer sill corroded but not precribed

offside front inner arch corroded but repaired from above

rear crossmember damaged but not affecting suspension or steering

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,772 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,915 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,150 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L186 RNV is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 L186 RNV, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L186 RNV?

You can check the full history of L186 RNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L186 RNV registered?

L186 RNV is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is L186 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L186 RNV 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.

Does L186 RNV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L186 RNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.