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D538 DFA

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,854 mi
Last recorded24,854 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD538 DFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,854 miles

front Antiroll bar linkarm rubbers slightly perrished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,135 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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D538 DFA is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D538 DFA, 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 D538 DFA?

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What year was D538 DFA registered?

D538 DFA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D538 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D538 DFA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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