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E832 PTX

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,289 mi
Last recorded13,289 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE832 PTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2005 13,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake just passed test at the minimum of 16%

nearside front chassis near body mounting corroded

offside front wing starting to corrode

offside rear outer tyre getting low

Fail 8 Nov 2005 132,725 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front body mountings corroded

offside front inner wing corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting area

offside rear outer tyre getting low

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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E832 PTX is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E832 PTX, 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 E832 PTX registered?

E832 PTX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E832 PTX safe to buy?

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