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D478 ONB

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

53,609 mi
Last recorded53,609 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD478 ONB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2005 53,609 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 5,360 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2005 5,355 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2005 5,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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D478 ONB is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 D478 ONB, 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 D478 ONB registered?

D478 ONB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1987.

Is D478 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D478 ONB shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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