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E586 VWE

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

90,871 mi
Last recorded90,871 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE586 VWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2007 90,871 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe metal ferrules corroded †Slight lift in near side front king pin †Near side front tyre wearing unevenly †Various non strucural points of corrosion †Wipers worn †Bodywork corroded †Inner wings corroded around battery

Various oil leaks †Very damp around fuel pump †Exhaust system corroded and slight blow on joints †Front brake discs corroded †Chaqssis corrroded †near side rear brake back plate very wet †Brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2007 90,772 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

baterys insecure ,oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,157 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front drag link gaitor split

Fail 4 Feb 2006 851,358 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pump insecure (3.6.F.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ba\ttery insecure

drag link end gaitor split and slight play

excess brake pedal travel

offside front slight brake bind

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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E586 VWE is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E586 VWE, 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 E586 VWE registered?

E586 VWE is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E586 VWE safe to buy?

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