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E87 HNV

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,881 mi
Last recorded56,881 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE87 HNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 56,881 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner door step holed and corroded.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,675 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 54,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,342 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 53,342 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 52,756 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearsaide front inner wing area corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 50,898 miles

both front brake ferrules rusted

nsr body panel insecure

Fail 6 May 2010 50,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake ferrules rusted

nsr body panel insecure

Pass 22 May 2009 48,540 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,177 miles

exhaust system not coming out of side

Fail 22 May 2008 47,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

exhaust system not coming out of side

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,303 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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E87 HNV is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E87 HNV, 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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E87 HNV is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1987.

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