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D529 XNH

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,947 mi
Last recorded12,947 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 XNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 12,947 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

repairs/welding to front and rear chassis legs and area

Fail 1 Aug 2016 129,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

corrosion & repairs on floor

corrosion & repairs on front chassis

corrosion & repairs on rear chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,700 miles

heavy corrosion and repairs on front chassis

heavy corrosion on rear chassis and around rear tow bar mounts

Fail 28 Jul 2015 12,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

heavy corrosion front chassis

heavy corrosion on rear chassis and around rear tow bar mounts

Pass 22 Jul 2014 119,614 miles

corrosion and repairs on and around front and rear suspension

corrosion around tow bar mounts

corrosion on bodywork

damage on nearside rear light

Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,953 miles

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion on and around front suspension

corrosion/wear on steering column couplings

heavy corrosion on and around rear suspension and tow bar mounts

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Jul 2013 10,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion on and around front suspension

corrosion/wear on steering column couplings

heavy corrosion on and around rear suspension and tow bar mounts

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,195 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear lower cross members

lots of various areas of corrosions to body

slight roughness felt to nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 10,192 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear lower cross members

lots of various areas of corrosions to body

slight roughness felt to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 7,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,406 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 7,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front lower ball joint noisey in use.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,950 miles

Light oil smoke from exhaust pipe.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,462 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 5,461 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,660 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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D529 XNH is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D529 XNH, 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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What year was D529 XNH registered?

D529 XNH is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 1986.

Is D529 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D529 XNH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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