Ford Transit 190 Diesel (1986)
1986 Ford Transit 190 Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 792 1986 Ford Transit 190 Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Ford Transit 190 Diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a stark red flag—every single vehicle tested failed its MOT on first attempt. With no recorded dangerous defects and zero average failures or advisories per vehicle, the data itself appears incomplete or corrupted, making it impossible to assess the actual mechanical condition of these vans.
The median CarHunch score of 50 and the near-total absence of usable failure data suggests these are either extremely old records with missing information or vehicles that have largely disappeared from the MOT system. If you're genuinely considering a 1986 Transit, treat any individual example as a blank slate and have a trusted mechanic perform a thorough pre-purchase inspection—don't rely on this cohort data.
We have 792 1986 Ford Transit 190 Diesel 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 190 Diesel
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.
Before you buy a Ford Transit 190 Diesel
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 774 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 18 | 0% | 0 |
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