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D185 XRN

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD185 XRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,415 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,397 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 4 May 2012 70,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2012 70,755 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 65,435 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,027 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2010 58,589 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 58,587 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,226 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,625 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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D185 XRN is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 D185 XRN, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D185 XRN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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