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A787 SDV

1984 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 SDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 57,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 57,725 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn FRONT PROP- REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP- REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,296 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 44,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre flat and in poor condition ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,709 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2017 38,110 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected missing (1.9.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2016 33,982 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,187 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

tow bar home made

Fail 19 Feb 2015 33,187 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

tow bar home made

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,344 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

tube fitted to offside front tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2014 29,284 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

tube fitted to offside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,311 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 16,893 miles

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

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

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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A787 SDV is a 1984 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 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 A787 SDV, 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 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A787 SDV is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1984.

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