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D685 BNR

1987 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,851 mi
Last recorded47,851 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 BNR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,851 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 47,849 miles

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

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

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

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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D685 BNR is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D685 BNR, 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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What year was D685 BNR registered?

D685 BNR is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D685 BNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D685 BNR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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