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DIL 1061

1986 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,232 mi
Last recorded50,232 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 1061
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 50,232 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 50,232 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 150,232 miles

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,929 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,533 miles

front and rear leaf spring mounting bushes deteriorated

under body frame corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear leaf spring mounting bushes deteriorated

under body frame corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,505 miles

nearside front & offside front suspension has slight play in kingpin joints

Fail 17 Jan 2008 44,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front & offside front suspension has slight play in kingpin joints

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,367 miles

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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DIL 1061 is a 1986 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DIL 1061, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIL 1061 registered?

DIL 1061 is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is DIL 1061 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 1061 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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