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D429 WNH

1986 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,381 mi
Last recorded18,381 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 WNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,381 miles

corrosion on front wheel arches

corrosion to bottom of front doors

corrosion to underside

o/s/f corrosion

o/s/r inner tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 10 Feb 2014 18,381 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

corrosion on front wheel arches

corrosion to bottom of front doors

corrosion to underside

o/s/f corrosion

o/s/r inner tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,140 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R inner tyre and N/S/R inner tyre perished

Slight lift in both front axle king pins. Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

battery insecure

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2011 18,135 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R inner tyre and N/S/R inner tyre perished

Slight lift in both front axle king pins. Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

battery insecure

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2008 18,128 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2008 18,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,905 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 17,904 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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D429 WNH is a 1986 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D429 WNH, 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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D429 WNH is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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