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E46 RON

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 RON
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,048 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 65,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,621 miles

Oil leak

Slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,247 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,775 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,191 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 54,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,739 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,202 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 37,735 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 37,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E46 RON is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E46 RON, 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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E46 RON is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E46 RON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E46 RON shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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