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D537 HYE

1987 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 HYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,187 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 71,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rears leaf springs bushes parishing

dampness on o/s/f steering rack boot

heavy corrosion both front chassis

heavy corrosion both front coils springs

heavy corrosion on all four arches

n/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

rear exhaust box slightly blowing and corroded

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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D537 HYE is a 1987 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D537 HYE, 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 D537 HYE registered?

D537 HYE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is D537 HYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D537 HYE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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