Ford Transit 13 Seat Crew (1986)
1986 Ford Transit 13 Seat Crew
CarHunch is tracking 177 1986 Ford Transit 13 Seat Crew vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Ford Transit 13-seat crew cab has a 0% first-time MOT pass rate versus the UK average of 80%, which is a stark red flag for any potential buyer. None of the 177 vehicles analysed passed their MOT on the first attempt, and the diesel variants (143 of them) fared no better.
These figures almost certainly reflect the age of the vehicle rather than inherent design faults—a 1986 Transit is nearly 40 years old, and any still in active use will have accumulated significant wear. Before seriously considering one of these, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist who knows classic Transits, because every example on the road will need work to pass its next MOT.
We have 177 1986 Ford Transit 13 Seat Crew vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Ford Transit 13 Seat Crew
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (81%) | 143 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (19%) | 34 | 0% | 0 |
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