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D824 MTH

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,107 mi
Last recorded160,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD824 MTH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion welded repair both sides (6.1.B.2)

oil sprayed underside front & back

Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,099 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides surface rust on front cab area. (6.1.B.2)

surface rust on chassis

Fail 14 Mar 2017 160,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides surface rust on front cab area. (6.1.B.2)

surface rust on chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2015 160,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 159,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 158,510 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

chassis welded & undersealed

front out rigger rusted

nearside & offside front inner wing & top strut mount rusted

nearside rear (front) body mount broken

Fail 16 Dec 2013 158,510 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

nearside & offside front inner wing s & strut mount rusty

nearside rear (front)body mount broken

Pass 31 Dec 2012 156,372 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front door step rusted

Fail 28 Dec 2012 156,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front door step rusted

Fail 24 Dec 2011 127,040 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs rusty

offside froint door step rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2011 127,040 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

offside froint door step rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,507 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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D824 MTH is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 D824 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.

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D824 MTH is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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