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D747 SNT

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,590 mi
Last recorded51,590 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD747 SNT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,590 miles

chip in scree/lift in k-pins/bumper not fitted/play in w-bearings/discs rusty/corrosion around body/corrosion under bonnet/seat in fixed position

Fail 31 Jul 2014 51,950 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

o/s front seat fixed/bumper missing/lift in k-pins/rear tyre cracking/slight play in front wheel bearings/chip in screen/brake discs rusty/underbody rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,051 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front discs worn

slight corrosion under bonnet o/s

spring bushes worn

Fail 15 Jul 2013 51,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front discs worn

slight corrosion under bonnet o/s

spring bushes worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

chip in screen

discs rusty

front sring mounts corroded

spring bushes worn on rear

track rod end rubber splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,173 miles

n/s front disc rusty

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2010 45,795 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 45,775 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

front bump stops corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 42,774 miles

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

number plate light is dim

Pass 15 May 2008 39,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrossion on right hand front wheel arch

Interia mirror loose

Left hand front brake binding lightly

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 35,065 miles

front no plate starting to disfiger.

o/s front brake disc starting to pit.

slight free play in steering box.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

slight lift in both front king pins.

slight play in drop arm joint.

slight play in o/s rear leaf spring rear bush.

slight rubbling from rear diff.

slight smoking from rear exhaust, starting to burn oil.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,280 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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D747 SNT is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D747 SNT, 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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D747 SNT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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