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D389 DCR

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 DCR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 79,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat has movement in base

Fail 13 Jun 2020 79,708 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat movement in mountings

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake hoses not correctly fitted in calipers

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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D389 DCR is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D389 DCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D389 DCR registered?

D389 DCR is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D389 DCR safe to buy?

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