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E788 UKN

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,105 mi
Last recorded58,105 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE788 UKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,105 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 58,097 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,086 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,047 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,974 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s seat removed

propshaft centre bearing in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,825 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

both front brake discs in poor condition

propshaft centre bearing in poor condition

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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E788 UKN is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E788 UKN, 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 E788 UKN registered?

E788 UKN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E788 UKN safe to buy?

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