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D240 CLD

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD240 CLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 59,546 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 59,544 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 59,358 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 58,923 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 58,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 58,559 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 58,536 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 1 May 2014 58,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

both sides rear closing panels corrodded to excess not considered to be structural

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,086 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,086 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,949 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,527 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 56,125 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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D240 CLD is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 D240 CLD, 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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D240 CLD is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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