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TAJ 526R

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,052 mi
Last recorded63,052 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 526R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,543 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 61,509 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front flexy brake hoseferrulescorroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,965 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 60,959 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

hand brake nearing resrve travel

offside rear wheel arch corroded

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,343 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 60,343 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,307 miles

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

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust section

Pass 4 May 2006 58,002 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 58,002 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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TAJ 526R is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TAJ 526R, 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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What year was TAJ 526R registered?

TAJ 526R is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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