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D81 ALR

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,854 mi
Last recorded19,854 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 ALR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 19,854 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both front kingpins have slight lift

engine has an oil and water leak

nearside rear leaf spring is slightly splayed

Pass 29 Jan 2008 162,511 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 162,096 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 125,204 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 124,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 8,412 miles

N/S/R INNER TYRE SOFT, SOME PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN BUSH

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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D81 ALR is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D81 ALR, 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 D81 ALR registered?

D81 ALR is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D81 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D81 ALR shows 6 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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