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D899 CLT

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,040 mi
Last recorded26,040 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 CLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 26,040 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 23,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 21,531 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 21,088 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody has age related corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2016 17,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,900 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

batterys adrift

cenyre bearing slight wear

Pass 22 Feb 2014 16,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,383 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,354 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 8,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

propshaft centre mount weak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,060 miles

propshaft centre mount weak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 106,284 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrsion o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,971 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 3,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 1,646 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 1,636 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 98,405 miles

front crossmember+drivers door step have minor corrosion

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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D899 CLT is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D899 CLT, 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 D899 CLT registered?

D899 CLT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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