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C981 JGL

1986 Ford F150

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford F15056,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC981 JGL
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 62,437 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 62,398 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,220 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,745 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F150?

Based on 16,119 MOT tests across 1,724 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
2,854
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 320
Direction indicator incorrect colour 224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
position lamp(s) not working 165
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C981 JGL is a 1986 Ford F150 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 56,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C981 JGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F150 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 40 years old, this Ford F150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C981 JGL registered?

C981 JGL is a 1986 Ford F150, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C981 JGL safe to buy?

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