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D492 PGH

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD492 PGH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 84,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Vehicle has excessive corrosion out side prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,769 miles

Rear springs weak

discs corroded

general corossion

sharp edges taped

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,738 miles

tyres aged

body damage taped

most components under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,706 miles

Front king pin lift

Nearside Front sill corroded not quite within prescribed area

Offside Front outrigger corroded not quite within prescribed area

brake pipes corroded

discs corroded

general corrosion

jagged edges taped over

Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,673 miles

discs corroded

general corrosion

king pin lift

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,641 miles

general corrosion

lift in king pins

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,598 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 84,596 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,554 miles

discs corroded

king pin lift

rear tyres cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs corroded

king pin lift

rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,399 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Aug 2006 84,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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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D492 PGH is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D492 PGH, 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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D492 PGH is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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