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E178 VGP

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 VGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,764 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mount perished

Front cross member corroded

Front spring mounting area corroded

Near side head lamp damp

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

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

Poor effort off side windscreen washer

Windscreen stone chipped

Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mount perished

Front cross member corroded

Front spring mounting area corroded

Near side head lamp damp

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

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

Poor effort off side windscreen washer

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,932 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,794 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,297 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 85,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,472 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 83,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,166 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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E178 VGP is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E178 VGP, 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.

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What year was E178 VGP registered?

E178 VGP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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