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D263 NKN

1987 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,255 mi
Last recorded40,255 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD263 NKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,255 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre becoming worn to 2mm

Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

o/s/f door step excessively corroded and holed

o/s/r inner tyre becoming worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,191 miles

Corrosion at front & rear chassis runners & steps but not yet excessively weakened

Rear brakes apply at slightly different rates

Steel brake pipe at load apportioning valve corroded but not to excess

Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,191 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Corrosion at front & rear chassis runners & steps but not yet excessively weakened

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes apply at slightly different rates

Steel brake pipe at load apportioning valve corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,201 miles

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

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

corrosion both rears of both front inner wheel arches but not in prescribed areas

corrosion n/s/f top of inner front wheel arch but not in prescribed area

corrosion starting both rear chassies in various places but not yet to excess

Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corrosion both rears of both front inner wheel arches but not in prescribed areas

corrosion n/s/f top of inner front wheel arch but not in prescribed area

corrosion starting both rear chassies in various places but not yet to excess

rear diff leaking

slight movement it top steering column bush

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,487 miles

N.S.F. inner arch corroded but not in prescribed area

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

both front crossmember extensions corroded but just outside prescribed area

diff pan leaking

steering column top bush slack but not yet to excess

wiring loom tied to spring componant at O.S.R.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N.S.F. inner arch corroded but not in prescribed area

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

both front crossmember extensions corroded but just outside prescribed area

diff pan leaking

steering column top bush slack but not yet to excess

wiring loom tied to spring componant at O.S.R.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,627 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn but not yet to excess

corrosion n/s/f top inner arch but not in prescribed area at this time

o/s/r inner tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.Check soon

rear diff oil leak

slight play top bearing on steering colum but not yet to excess

Fail 2 Nov 2007 36,627 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal rubber worn but not yet to excess

corrosion n/s/f top inner arch but not in prescribed area at this time

corrosion o/s step and front of inner sill but not structural at this time

n/s step,inner and outer sill corroded through but is 16" from belt mount at this time

o/s/r inner tyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.Check soon

rear diff oil leak

slight play top bearing on steering colum but not yet to excess

slight play upper steering colum mount bolts at body but not yet to excess.Advise checking tightness of bolts soon

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,976 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 34,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills but not yet within 30 cm of a load bearing point at this time

n/s park brake a little harder to apply but not yet to excess

very heavy corrosion n/s/f of sill but not yet within 30cm of a load bearing point at this time

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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D263 NKN is a 1987 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D263 NKN, 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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D263 NKN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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