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E697 AAR

1987 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 AAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive parking brake travel

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,748 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,211 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,527 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,526 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,526 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 56,828 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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E697 AAR is a 1987 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E697 AAR, 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 E697 AAR registered?

E697 AAR is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E697 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E697 AAR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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