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D271 RPP

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,631 mi
Last recorded78,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD271 RPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,631 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,373 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion inner sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 56,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion inner sills rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor around wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering heavy

Wear in drivers seat

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine + gearbox

Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,667 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine + gearbox

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,684 miles

Bonding worn inside steering wheel

Movement in drivers seat

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside rear floor corroded .. not in a prescribed area

Oil leak

Propshaft front coupling starting to split

Rear cross member corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Slight dampness around front fuel pipe

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2017 48,684 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Bonding worn inside steering wheel

Movement in drivers seat

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside rear floor corroded .. not in a prescribed area

Oil leak

Propshaft front coupling starting to split

Rear cross member corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Slight dampness around front fuel pipe

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonding worn inside steering wheel

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2016 44,795 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting split (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

bonding worn inside steering wheel

centre exhaust mount splitting

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,703 miles

Drivers seat loose

Exhaust hangers badly split

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel grip loose, bonding deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonding worn inside steering wheel

drivers seat belt retracting with help

movement in drivers seat

rear cross-member corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2013 36,472 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonding worn inside steering wheel

drivers seat belt retracting with help

movement in drivers seat

rear cross-member corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

bonding worn inside steering wheel

drivers seat belt retracting with help

movement in drivers seat

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre tread worn low,..nail in tyre

play in steering rack

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bonding worn inside steering wheel

drivers seat belt retracting with help

movement in drivers seat

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear floor to inner ach corroding

play in steering rack arms

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front inner brake pads look low,..advise to check

offside rear inner arch,and floor corroding

rear exhaust mount splitting

Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,387 miles

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

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front inner brake pads look low,..advise to check

offside rear inner arch,and floor corroding

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,202 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,719 miles

play in steering mechanism,and steering column universal joints not excessive

steering reflectors wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,504 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on rear x member and n/s f suspension

handbrake cables cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2008 10,467 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on rear x member and n/s f suspension

handbrake cables cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,249 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both ends of rack

Fail 14 Feb 2007 5,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both ends of rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 670 miles

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

Fail 24 Feb 2006 670 miles

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

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

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

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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D271 RPP is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D271 RPP, 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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D271 RPP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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