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D414 NVU

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,083 mi
Last recorded35,083 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD414 NVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,083 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 35,083 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 347,584 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,194 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 31,194 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 30,556 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust missing (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,175 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 30,173 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,909 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 28,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 268,464 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear outer tyres badly perished

engine and engine bay lined insolation

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,801 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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D414 NVU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D414 NVU, 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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D414 NVU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 1987.

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