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D299 TGH

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,509 mi
Last recorded41,509 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 TGH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,509 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,390 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 41,388 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 394,343 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 394,343 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D299 TGH is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 D299 TGH, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D299 TGH registered?

D299 TGH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 1987.

Is D299 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D299 TGH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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