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D246 WFL

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD246 WFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,680 miles

corrosion noticed in non prescribed areas.

various prescribed areas affected by slight corrosion and old repairs beginning to corrode.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 96,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

corrosion noticed in non prescribed areas.

various prescribed areas affected by slight corrosion and old repairs beginning to corrode.

Fail 14 Dec 2006 93,734 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,734 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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D246 WFL is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D246 WFL, 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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What year was D246 WFL registered?

D246 WFL is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D246 WFL safe to buy?

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