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D742 MTH

1986 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,388 mi
Last recorded89,388 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD742 MTH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 89,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 89,381 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust has slight blow

n/s/f inner wheel arch swelling

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing low

oil leak on engine

stone chip in screen

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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D742 MTH is a 1986 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D742 MTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D742 MTH registered?

D742 MTH is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D742 MTH safe to buy?

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