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D314 GEL

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

35,351 mi
Last recorded35,351 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD314 GEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 35,351 miles

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

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

both chassis rails have been heavily welded in the past.

drivers seat loose in runner.

offside rear outer tyre has a nail in its tread.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

vehicle was presented for test with a flat battery.

windscreen marked.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both chassis rails have been heavily welded in the past.

drivers seat loose in runner.

offside rear outer tyre has a nail in its tread.

rear reg plate deteriorated.

vehicle was presented for test with a flat battery.

windscreen marked.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,276 miles

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

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

both chassis rails have had alot of welding patches on them.

offside rear outer tyre outer side wall perrished.

slight play in both king pins.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,276 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both chassis rails have had alot of welding patches on them.

offside rear outer tyre outer side wall perrished.

slight play in both king pins.

Pass 15 May 2006 35,083 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 35,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

play in propshaft bearings. †both chassis rails weak. †rear reg plate only has one light because of lengh i would suggest it having two. †engine oil leak.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 34,095 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Inner 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 Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

some play in king pin thrust washers both sides

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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D314 GEL is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D314 GEL, 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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D314 GEL is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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