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D30 OTG

1987 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,622 mi
Last recorded5,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 OTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 5,622 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

vehicle has been recently welded and covered in underseal

Fail 24 May 2017 5,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 4,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 3,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 3,848 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 2,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre treads cracked

Fail 22 May 2014

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre treads cracked

Pass 1 May 2013 1,744 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 683 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 99,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 99,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 98,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 May 2010 98,173 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 96,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 94,503 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 94,447 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2007 92,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,698 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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D30 OTG is a 1987 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D30 OTG, 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.

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D30 OTG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1987.

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