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D888 SAR

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,095 mi
Last recorded47,095 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 SAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,725 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,722 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,664 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front shocks week

o/s headlight dim

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,297 miles

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 46,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,372 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

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

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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D888 SAR is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D888 SAR, 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 D888 SAR registered?

D888 SAR is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D888 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D888 SAR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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