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C140 XEH

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 XEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,710 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 36,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 330,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 330,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,775 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 26,772 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,415 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,430 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 6,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 80,106 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 80,105 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C140 XEH is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C140 XEH, 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 C140 XEH registered?

C140 XEH is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C140 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C140 XEH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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