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D283 ALA

1986 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,679 mi
Last recorded51,679 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD283 ALA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both doors corroded at the bottom

ns sill corroded

os king pin has slight play

os sill and wheel arch corroded

osf and nsf floor areas corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer tyres perrished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Exhaust emissions starting to get abit smokey (BOARDER LINE - burning oil?)

Front and rear end leaf spring shackle mount areas getting corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded

Front to rear chassis areas and crossmember areas all getting abit corroded in places

Front w/arch edges getting corroded and inner w/arch areas abit corroded in places

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING POOR

Inner/Outer sills getting corroded (O/S outer sill corroded through but NOT yet in fail limits at time of test)

N/S/R inner wheel inner rim abit bent

O/S/F floor pan area by front to rear metal B/Pipe, corroded through in places (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Slight corrosion and pitting at front b/discs faces

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,289 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front King Pins

Battery tray abit corroded

Exhaust emissions starting to get abit smokey (Blue smoke)

Fronr b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front exhaust union at box area abit loose (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front shackle mount areas at chassis getting corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

Front w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Fuel cap rubber seal abit cracked and deteriorated

Fuse box lid loose at O/S under dash area

GENERAL CAB UNDERSIDE ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Inner/outer sill areas abit corroded

O/S/F outer sill corroded through (NOT in fail limits at time of test)

Rear chassis/crossmember areas around shckle mounts getting abit corroded

Rear tyres abit cracked and perrished at tread areas

Slight cuts at N/S/F tyre at outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,265 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F w/bearing

B/Hoses getting corroded at ferrules

Front to rear chassis areas,crossmembers and front and rear shackle mounts all getting corroded abit

Front w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S)

N/S/F w/blade starting to not clear screen very well

N/S/R inner wheel inner rim abit bent

O/S/R inner tyre low on pressure and nearly flat

Outer sills getting abit corroded (Hole at O/S/F - NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Slight wear and movement at front king pins

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bad oil leak from engine area(N/S of engine block at Oil Pressure Switch)

Battery tray abit corroded slightly

Both front b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Driver's seat abit loose but NOT insecure at time of test

Front end chassis/crossmember areas around susp/arm mounts abit corroded slightly

N/S/R inner wheel inner rim abit bent slightly

O/S/F floor pan areas around seat fixings abit corroded slightly

Slight exhaust leak at front downpipe/manifold union

Slight wear and movement starting at front king pins

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,268 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 37,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system abit corroded(centre box starting to leak and corrode slightly)

Front b/hose metal pipe sections abit corroded slightly

Front to rear chassis areas generally getting abit corroded and front crossmember

General underside of cab area abit corroded(esp O/S floor area)

N/S/F Chassis/crossmember area abit corroded

N/S/R inner wheel inner rim abit bent

Passenger and drivers seat feel abit loose but not yet insecure

Slight movement at both front king pins

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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D283 ALA is a 1986 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D283 ALA, 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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D283 ALA is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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