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D938 HRU

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,510 mi
Last recorded95,510 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD938 HRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

vehicle body showing signs of age related corrasion

Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases * (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door step corroded * (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn * (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle body showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,290 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 93,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step corroded not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general signs of corrosion on vehicle body /underbody

Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 82,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,207 miles

under body corrosion/previous weld repairs/under sealed

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,655 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

under body undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,714 miles

underbody corrosion/previous weld repairs/underseal

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear tyre splitting/perished to inner wall

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 67,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,319 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,317 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,674 miles

N/Side rear shock absorber lower moun ting bush has play

Rear brakes have a service brake pulse

Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,641 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S Rear tyre side wall is age cracking

N/Side rear shock absorber lower moun ting bush has play

O/Side front tyre side wall is age cracking

O/Side rear tyre side wall is age craking

Rear brakes have a service brake pulse

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,801 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,012 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,991 miles

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

slight binding on both rear brakes

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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D938 HRU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D938 HRU, 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 D938 HRU registered?

D938 HRU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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