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NIL 9791

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9791
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,468 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas underneath (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

front of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,478 miles

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

rear exhaust very corroded/ vehicle shows signs of being stood for a long period/.brake discs rusty and scored/ gearbox mounting weak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

seat belt offside inner sill prescribed area is very heavily undersealed, am unable to assess the quality of the repair.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust very corroded/ vehicle shows signs of being stood for a long period/.brake discs rusty and scored/ gearbox mounting weak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,980 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,447 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres starting to crack and perish

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2009 65,447 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres starting to crack and perish

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,907 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,838 miles

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 9791 is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 9791, 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 9791 registered?

NIL 9791 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 1987.

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