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E851 VGO

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

48,072 mi
Last recorded48,072 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 VGO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion n/s + o/s/r chassis leg

corrosion o/s/f spring eye mount area

Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,145 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 47,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 47,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion n/s + o/s/r chassis legs

o/s/f top shock mount

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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E851 VGO is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E851 VGO, 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 E851 VGO registered?

E851 VGO is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E851 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E851 VGO shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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