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D379 NKL

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,893 mi
Last recorded72,893 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 NKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,893 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 72,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside sill holed by corrossion

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,194 miles

heavy corrossion forming all over vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,156 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy corrossion forming all over vehicle

offside outer sill holed by corrossion

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,477 miles

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

battery tray excessivly corroded change recomended

Fail 26 Nov 2007 63,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery tray excessivly corroded change recomended

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,319 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 59,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside door mirror damaged but not restricting †view to rear

Pass 26 Nov 2005 55,471 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D379 NKL is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D379 NKL, 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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D379 NKL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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