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D290 CLL

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2501cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 CLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,501cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,369 miles

front brake discs discoloured

metal pipes on both front flexi hoses coroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wheel arches in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2008 76,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs discoloured

metal pipes on both front flexi hoses coroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 71,069 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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D290 CLL is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,501cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D290 CLL, 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 D290 CLL registered?

D290 CLL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D290 CLL safe to buy?

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