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E316 GLW

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE316 GLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 75,092 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 75,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,006 miles

drivers seat runner worn

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Fail 14 May 2008 62,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

driver seat runner worn, fuel hose by pump poor condition, o/s/r wheel arch damaged, o/s handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 30 May 2007 61,294 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 61,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 59,141 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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E316 GLW is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E316 GLW, 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 E316 GLW registered?

E316 GLW is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 1987.

Is E316 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E316 GLW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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