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NIL 6961

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 6961
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,235 miles

exhaust smokey

fittings on front brake hoses starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,383 miles

metal fittings on front brake hoses starting to rust both sides

Pass 10 May 2006 69,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 69,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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NIL 6961 is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NIL 6961, 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 NIL 6961 registered?

NIL 6961 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is NIL 6961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 6961 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NIL 6961 have outstanding finance?

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