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D164 KVA

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,935 mi
Last recorded9,935 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD164 KVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 9,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 170,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Dilf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate damage

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,969 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,832 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,653 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,631 miles

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear springs, rear lower bushes excessively worn (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 42,179 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,916 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,206 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 18,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,260 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,751 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 383 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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D164 KVA is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 D164 KVA, 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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D164 KVA is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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