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E544 JVC

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE544 JVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009
Fail 26 May 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

TRACKING OUT

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,706 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 16,706 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 14,795 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 14,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,228 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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E544 JVC is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol 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 E544 JVC, 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 E544 JVC registered?

E544 JVC is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 1987.

Is E544 JVC safe to buy?

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