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E768 PWR

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,580 mi
Last recorded9,580 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE768 PWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,580 miles

Both sides front brake discs worn. †Both sides outer sills holed and corroded. †Both sides rear road springs starting to splay. †Under both sides rear wheel arches corroded. †Engine oil leaks. †Slight play in steering box.

Pass 25 May 2006 7,872 miles

Slight lift in both sides front kingpins. †Both sides rear under wings holed and corroded. †Both sides rear wheel arches corroded.

Slight play in steering box. †Nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded. †Offside rear outer sill holed and corroded. †Front brake discs worn. †Engine oil leaks. †

Fail 23 May 2006 7,844 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both sides rear under wings holed and corroded. †Both sides rear wheel arches corroded.

Slight play in steering box. †Nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded. †Offside rear outer sill holed and corroded. †Front brake discs worn. †Engine oil leaks. †Slight lift in both sides front kingpins. †

Fail 10 May 2006 7,790 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both sides rear under wings holed and corroded.

Slight play in steering box. †Nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded. †Offside rear outer sill holed and corroded. †Front brake discs worn. †Engine oil leaks. †Slight lift in both sides front kingpins. †

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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E768 PWR is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E768 PWR, 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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E768 PWR is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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