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D163 ALR

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD163 ALR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 81,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 81,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 79,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,114 miles

Nearside Front inner sill/step corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner sill/step corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 78,088 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill/step corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner sill/step corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,059 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,108 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,030 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f brake disc on inner ahs slight corrosion present and rusty

offside front upper suspension body mounting has been undersealed after repair

Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted and rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,988 miles

comp valve brake pipe slightly corroded

front brake discs getting corroded and pitted

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 31 May 2012 73,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs getting corroded and pitted

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 73,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 71,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,884 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 67,881 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,148 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

exhaust tailpipe only extends to centre of vehicle possibly allowing fumes to enter living area

Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

exhaust tailpipe only extends to centre of vehicle possibly allowing fumes to enter living area

Pass 15 May 2007 61,546 miles

corrosion †nearside king pin lift †nearside front wheel bearing slight noise †front drag link end slight wear †front brake imbalance

Pass 17 May 2006 57,728 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 57,719 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 57,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

o/s/f king pin lift n/s/f wheel bearing & hub cap missing brake pedal anti slip rubber †n/s/r brake pipe slightly flattened †front spring shackle bushes †corrosion around front spring anchor brackets †slight play front drag link end †

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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D163 ALR is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 D163 ALR, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D163 ALR is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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