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E489 JYT

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,927 mi
Last recorded14,927 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 JYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 14,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR INCLUDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2014 14,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,835 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 14,831 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,685 miles

Rear spring hanger bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,574 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,898 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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E489 JYT is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E489 JYT, 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 E489 JYT registered?

E489 JYT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E489 JYT safe to buy?

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