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D516 HFK

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,446 mi
Last recorded6,446 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD516 HFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 6,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

large amount of corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2008 6,438 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

large amount of corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2007 5,920 miles

os & nsf door steps inner sills just been repaired & heavily under sealed,

repaires made to frnt wheel arches/ corrosion on exhaust/ gear box mounting worn/ previuse welding repairs carried out/ engine oil leaks and smokes....

surface corrosion brake pipes/ front pads getting low/ flexy brake pipes ends corroded/ rear tyres with in spec advise rfplacement soon/

wear in king pins freshly greased/ front springs shackle bushes crackeding/ front springs out of shape/ rear springs splayd/ rea shocker bushes cracking

wipers poor,van has been standing brake discs rusty,

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,727 miles

nsr inner tyre poor,see test 120146116237

Fail 4 Aug 2006 5,727 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

os headlamp lens cracked,propshaft mounts worn,rear leaf springs slight splay,corrosion to brake pipes & brake hose ends,ns door handle broken,

preivous welding repairs of poor standard carried out,front,rear valances,arches & door steps corroded,radiator & hose poor...

gearbox cross member weld very poor.

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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D516 HFK is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D516 HFK, 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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What year was D516 HFK registered?

D516 HFK is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D516 HFK safe to buy?

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