CarVerify

Free Car Check

TIL 4836

1987 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,850 mi
Last recorded6,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 4836
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 6,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 6,836 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,214 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 32,214 miles

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis behind step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis infront of step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014

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

Oil leak

battery light on dash

o/s/f mirror casing cracked not causing sharp edges

both front king pin have excessive movement

Fail 24 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

battery light on dash

o/s/f mirror casing cracked not causing sharp edges

both front king pin have excessive movement

Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,001 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,773 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 65,762 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TIL 4836 is a 1987 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 TIL 4836, 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 TIL 4836?

You can check the full history of TIL 4836 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TIL 4836 registered?

TIL 4836 is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is TIL 4836 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 4836 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TIL 4836 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TIL 4836. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.