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E182 KOW

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,431 mi
Last recorded49,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 KOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2012 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2011 45,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,257 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 43,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

centre propshaft mounting in poor condition

underside of vehicle including brake pipes covered with thick black paint

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,440 miles

Battery insecure

Van has clutch judder

Van has oil leak underside of engine

Fail 28 May 2009 40,432 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

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

Van has clutch judder

Van has oil leak underside of engine

Pass 29 May 2008 39,089 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 34,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,609 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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E182 KOW is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E182 KOW, 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 E182 KOW registered?

E182 KOW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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The MOT history for E182 KOW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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