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D217 GVN

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 GVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,042 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,038 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust gasket slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,204 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front prop u/j

Fail 3 Jul 2013 60,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front prop u/j

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,558 miles

front universal joint has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 55,257 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 55,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,312 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,308 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f door step showing signs of slight corrosion

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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D217 GVN is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D217 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D217 GVN registered?

D217 GVN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1987.

Is D217 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D217 GVN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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