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D298 AFV

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,910 mi
Last recorded99,910 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 AFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/f headlamp weak beam

o/s+ n/s/f inner wheel arches + panels heavily coated with underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2025 99,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/f headlamp weak beam

o/s+ n/s/f inner wheel arches + panels heavily coated with underseal

Pass 1 May 2024 99,353 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 98,705 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm fixing bolt (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm bolt (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear OIL LEAK, POSS HUB SEAL FAULTY

UNDER BODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND PAINTED

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,010 miles

UNDER BODY PAINTED AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,230 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,296 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 79,289 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,622 miles

slight corrosion offside front and offside front step

Fail 13 Oct 2010 77,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion offside front and offside front step

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,786 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 74,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 69,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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D298 AFV is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 D298 AFV, 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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D298 AFV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 July 1987.

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