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D424 SBV

1986 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,917 mi
Last recorded93,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD424 SBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,917 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

offside inner rear tyre punctured

Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

offside inner rear tyre punctured

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,740 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,405 miles

Chassis corroded and heavily patched

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Nearside front leaf spring mounting corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis corroded and heavily patched

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Nearside front leaf spring mounting corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,649 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

General corrosion to both outer front steps

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Offside outer rear tyre perishing.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 906,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,959 miles

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

brake pipes coated

chassis welded along its length to nearside and offside

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

brake pipes coated

chassis welded along its length to nearside and offside

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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D424 SBV is a 1986 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D424 SBV, 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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D424 SBV is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 August 1986.

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