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D649 PYB

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,984 mi
Last recorded11,984 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD649 PYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,984 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust developing in both front wheel archs

Fail 5 Nov 2009 11,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust developing in both front wheel archs

Pass 20 Oct 2008 224 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsf tyre worn on inside edge (ok at this test)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 224 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre worn on inside edge (ok at this test)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rust developing in front wheel archs

slight binding in osr wheel

slight damage to nsr light lens

Fail 18 Mar 2008 96,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rust developing in front wheel archs

slight binding in osr wheel

slight damage to nsr light lens

Pass 15 Feb 2007 93,066 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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D649 PYB is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D649 PYB, 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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D649 PYB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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