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D738 OBA

1987 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,248 mi
Last recorded90,248 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 OBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,248 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 89,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,380 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,154 miles

nearside inner step corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,218 miles

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

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

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

Engine has oil leak

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front inner wing is holed/corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front bumper is partially insecure

Offside front inner wing is holed/corroded

Offside front panel is holed adjacent to bracing

Fail 17 Sep 2019 84,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cab step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Engine has oil leak

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front inner wing is holed/corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front bumper is partially insecure

Offside front inner wing is holed/corroded

Offside front panel is holed adjacent to bracing

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,494 miles

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

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

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

both front steps to body corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,146 miles

Engine has oil leak

Nearside front tyre outer wall is cracked and worn

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn and slightly cracked

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre outer wall is slightly cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,761 miles

both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,872 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,810 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 58,810 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,958 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,348 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 56,348 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,113 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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D738 OBA is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D738 OBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D738 OBA registered?

D738 OBA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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