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E248 HBV

1987 Ford P100

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,484 mi
Last recorded6,484 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford P10058,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 HBV
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 6,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 6,484 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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E248 HBV is a 1987 Ford P100 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 58,768 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E248 HBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E248 HBV registered?

E248 HBV is a 1987 Ford P100, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is E248 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E248 HBV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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