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D196 WFR

1987 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

31,637 mi
Last recorded31,637 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 WFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018

several other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 10 Jan 2018 312,911 miles

Central Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

several other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 31,066 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front wishbone mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mtg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded susp mtg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,186 miles

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,303 miles

anti spread brackets broke on both rear springs

many areas of underside corrosion n ot excessive at this time. many other previuos welded repairs some difficult ta fully assess due to undrerseal

Fail 10 Oct 2014 292,676 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

anti spread brackets broke on both rear springs

many areas of underside corrosion n ot excessive at this time. many other previuos welded repairs some difficult ta fully assess due to undrerseal

Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,243 miles

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 27,243 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,274 miles

many other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 6 Oct 2012 26,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

many other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,572 miles

extensive areas where welded repairs have been carried out some from the inside of the vehicle

many other areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 1 Oct 2011 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

extensive areas where welded repairs have been carried out some from the inside of the vehicle

many other areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,603 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 24,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,981 miles

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

vehicle underside has had extensive welded repairs

Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

several areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

vehicle underside has had extensive welded repairs

Pass 19 Sep 2007 209,534 miles

extensive underbody welded repairs and other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 18 Sep 2007 209,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 201,502 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 201,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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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D196 WFR is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D196 WFR, 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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D196 WFR is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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