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D277 DLA

1987 Ford Transit

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,661 mi
Last recorded51,661 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD277 DLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,661 miles

Front brake hose end pipes starting to rust advise changing front brake hoses in the near future ok at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,930 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 48,930 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,928 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,924 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 48,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

off side rear inner tyre flat

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,791 miles

2 holes in front wing arches not sharp

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,197 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,090 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 48,088 miles

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

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,975 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 47,972 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,139 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,139 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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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D277 DLA is a 1987 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D277 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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D277 DLA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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