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E391 FLU

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,718 mi
Last recorded76,718 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE391 FLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear of cab (underside of vehicle) corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear of cab (underside of vehicle) corroded

gearbox crossmember insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,358 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 20,358 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E391 FLU is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E391 FLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E391 FLU registered?

E391 FLU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E391 FLU safe to buy?

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