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D83 OTG

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD83 OTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2007 81,342 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,083 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 80,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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D83 OTG is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 D83 OTG, 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 D83 OTG registered?

D83 OTG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D83 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D83 OTG shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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