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E519 VWB

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,026 mi
Last recorded44,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 VWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,026 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,026 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,026 miles

body mountings

brake cables fouling on wheels

prop shaft centre bearing insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,026 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

body mountings

brake cables fouling on wheels

prop shaft centre bearing insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,026 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,026 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

prop shaft mount insucuer and cabels tied to moveing parts of suspenton o/s/r spring

Fail 19 Jul 2006 25,643 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

O/S + N/S door steps excessively corroded

O/S suspension lower than N/S

all rear shackle bushes worn

front brake discs rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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E519 VWB is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E519 VWB, 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 E519 VWB registered?

E519 VWB is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E519 VWB safe to buy?

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