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D43 SHL

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,057 mi
Last recorded49,057 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD43 SHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,057 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

crack in windscreen outside swept area

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 4 Aug 2005 27,574 miles

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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D43 SHL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D43 SHL, 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

How do I check the history of D43 SHL?

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What year was D43 SHL registered?

D43 SHL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D43 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D43 SHL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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