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D290 HHU

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

15,118 mi
Last recorded15,118 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 HHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 15,118 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 23 Nov 2023 15,089 miles

Front Steering rack modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering has continuous tight spots (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp pattern poor

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle and chassis covered in underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2023 14,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both lamps insecure. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected suspect upper UJ seized. Steering square (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 11,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 8,660 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Headlamps LHD - beam adjusters fitted -

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

Steering UJ - seizing! steering 'square'

wipers - poor

Fail 4 Jun 2020 9,227 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advancing underbody corrosion

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front step area corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front step area corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle Heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2018 2,101 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake imbalance @ 30% - maximum allowed!!

Near-side rear brake performance low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough suspect rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 2,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen LHD headlamp? (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake imbalance @ 30% - maximum allowed!!

Near-side rear brake performance low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough suspect rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 98,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front suspension springs appear weak

Fail 15 May 2017 98,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front suspension springs appear weak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,927 miles

Centre prop bush worn

Centre prop shaft u.j has slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 95,925 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Front crossmember has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Centre prop bush worn

Centre prop shaft u.j has slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 91,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside handbrake cable worn

rear exhaust mount worn

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion in many places

Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear outer handbrake cable slightly worn

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,035 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

batterys slightly insecure

motorhome extended rear chassis corroded and holes

nearside chassis outrigger damaged and holed

Pass 6 Oct 2012

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

o/s/f inner arch repired heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2012

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

o/s/f inner arch repired heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2010 88,575 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 88,571 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,837 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,012 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 86,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front screen has mark but not with in prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2006 83,505 miles

Both front steps starting to corrode

Front panel and chassis legs rusted

N/s outer sill holed - not in prescribed area

O/s battery tray rotten/battery loose

Rear leaf spring eye bushes starting to break up

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 HHU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HHU, 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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D290 HHU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 1987.

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