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DIB 1687

1986 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

28,394 mi
Last recorded28,394 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIB 1687
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,394 miles

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 28,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,037 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 26,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 May 2016 21,968 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 21,968 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

previous weld repairs heavily undersealed

underside waxoyled /undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

adv play in steering box (detected at the steering wheel )is just within limit.

adv underside has been waxoyled /undersealed

Fail 13 Oct 2014 21,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

adv play in steering box (detected at the steering wheel )is just within limit.

adv underside has been waxoyled /undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2013 9,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

adv complete underside waxoyled/undersealed

adv nearside fog light lens damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2013 9,289 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

adv complete underside waxoyled/undersealed

adv nearside fog light lens damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 8,657 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 8,654 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 6,347 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 3,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 3,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 3,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,727 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 2,723 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion at base of 'b' post next to step.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 470 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,811 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 96,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 95,928 miles

poor repair to gear box crossmember

Fail 5 Jul 2006 95,928 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

slight stiffness and play in steering box.

Fail 29 Jun 2006 95,928 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

suspect front brake pads low . †slight lift and play in front king pins . †o/s rear bumper end cap tapped up . †suspect rear load valve sticking .

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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DIB 1687 is a 1986 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 DIB 1687, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DIB 1687 is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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