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E837 XFJ

1987 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

198,307 mi
Last recorded198,307 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE837 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2007 198,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 195,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 195,470 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 194,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2005 17,832 miles

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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E837 XFJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel 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 E837 XFJ, 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 E837 XFJ registered?

E837 XFJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E837 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E837 XFJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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