1986 Ford Transit 2.5L Petrol · C146 VRF
1986 Ford Transit (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20/02/1986. Recorded mileage 228,769 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2496cc
C146 VRF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 228,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C146 VRF Mileage History
- 20/09/200616,896 mi
- 18/07/200817,135 mi+239 mi
- 11/09/200919,971 mi+2,836 mi
- 05/10/201120,688 mi+717 mi
- 06/06/2013210,810 mi+190,122 mi
- 04/07/2014218,581 mi+7,771 mi
- 13/07/2015223,599 mi+5,018 mi
- 04/07/201622,719 mi-200,880 mi
- 10/08/2023228,696 mi+205,977 mi
- 27/09/2024228,769 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 11,758 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C146 VRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Transit (C146 VRF) between September 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 24 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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