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E808 PVG

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,380 mi
Last recorded91,380 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE808 PVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2008 91,380 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery tray corroded

both off side and near side rear bumper end caps missing

front cross member off side and near side corroded

front number plate cracked

near side inner and outer sills corroded

off side and near side front steps corroded and holed not with in any prescribed areas

off side inner and outer sills corroded

off side rear light lense broken not affecting lights & still secure

off side rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 90,560 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 90,517 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

front plate cracked

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion at o/s step not in prescribed area

n/s and o/s rear bumper end caps missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r lens broken

Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,994 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion o/s step but not yet within 30cm of a load bearing point

front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed

slight noise at both front bearings but not to excess.Check soon replace if needed

Fail 22 Aug 2006 86,994 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion o/s step but not yet within 30cm of a load bearing point

front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed

slight noise at both front bearings but not to excess.Check soon replace if needed

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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E808 PVG is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E808 PVG, 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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What year was E808 PVG registered?

E808 PVG is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E808 PVG safe to buy?

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