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D908 OOB

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,404 mi
Last recorded76,404 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD908 OOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,404 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

prop center bearing slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,542 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 74,532 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,806 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 70,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D908 OOB is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D908 OOB, 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 D908 OOB registered?

D908 OOB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D908 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D908 OOB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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