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D215 MRL

1987 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,843 mi
Last recorded77,843 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD215 MRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted.

Front crossmember excessively deterioated.

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front inner arch excessively corroded outside of prescribed area.

Offside inner sill excessively corroded outside of prescribed area.

Oil leaks.

Spare tyre flat and perished.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 4,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion in o/s front inner wing.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 4,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion in o/s front inner wing.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 4,568 miles

slight corrosion in all wheel arches.slight corrosion in bottom of drivers door.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 3,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 2,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 99,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 93,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 91,357 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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D215 MRL is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D215 MRL, 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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D215 MRL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D215 MRL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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