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E397 HRE

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,812 mi
Last recorded15,812 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 HRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,271 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle body

Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,922 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 108,462 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s side door skin in poor condition

o/s lower outer sill weak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,252 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 4,246 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 96,266 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 96,185 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s sliding door skin in poor condition

o/s engine mount bolt loose

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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E397 HRE is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,396cc diesel 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 E397 HRE, 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 E397 HRE registered?

E397 HRE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E397 HRE safe to buy?

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