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C106 SBL

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,510 mi
Last recorded23,510 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC106 SBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,510 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 23,495 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,537 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,442 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F WHEEL ARCH. TAPE OVER N/S/F WHEEL ARCH

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 17,840 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE †CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

CXORROSION TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 16,375 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 16,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES †ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R CHASSIS LEG

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

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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C106 SBL is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C106 SBL, 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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C106 SBL is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1986.

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