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D409 RYB

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD409 RYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 87,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,834 miles

battery insecure

slight blow at exhaust front pipe to centre section

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2008 80,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery insecure

slight blow at exhaust front pipe to centre section

slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,554 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 73,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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D409 RYB is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D409 RYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D409 RYB registered?

D409 RYB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D409 RYB safe to buy?

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