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E608 JHY

1987 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 JHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,603 miles

corrosion on the chassis rails and sills

Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,603 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,123 miles

corrosion on the chassis rails and front brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,632 miles

Oil leak

start of corrosion on the front and rear chassis rails

Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007

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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E608 JHY is a 1987 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E608 JHY, 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 E608 JHY registered?

E608 JHY is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E608 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E608 JHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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