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C225 PNU

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,081 mi
Last recorded6,081 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 PNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 6,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front king pin sleight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin sleight play

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

general rust to wheel arches

Fail 17 Oct 2018 6,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front king pin sleight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin sleight play

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

general rust to wheel arches

Pass 22 Aug 2017 6,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 5,857 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 5,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 4,377 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 3,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 1,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 98,954 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 98,940 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 96,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 95,942 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 92,933 miles

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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C225 PNU is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C225 PNU, 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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C225 PNU is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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