MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front suspension springs are corroded
door shuts are partially covered
exhaust system is corroded
hazard warning light switch cover is broken
nearside front tyre valve is hidden behind the wheel trim
slight damage to offside seatbelt webbing
upper bodywork is corroded and damaged
vehicle battery is loose in holder
wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
both front suspension springs are corroded
door shuts are partially covered
exhaust system is corroded
hazard warning light switch cover is broken
nearside front tyre valve is hidden behind the wheel trim
slight damage to offside seatbelt webbing
upper bodywork is corroded and damaged
vehicle battery is loose in holder
wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
front coil springs corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
front coil springs corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D261 DLA is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 D261 DLA, 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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What year was D261 DLA registered?
D261 DLA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 1987.
Is D261 DLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for D261 DLA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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