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E555 JTP

1987 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,508 mi
Last recorded41,508 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE555 JTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,810 miles

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

Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 39,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,805 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,507 miles

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

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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E555 JTP is a 1987 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E555 JTP, 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 E555 JTP registered?

E555 JTP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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