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E617 JHY

1987 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 JHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,369 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,307 miles

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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E617 JHY is a 1987 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E617 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

How do I check the history of E617 JHY?

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What year was E617 JHY registered?

E617 JHY is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E617 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E617 JHY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E617 JHY have outstanding finance?

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