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E896 YVX

1987 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,223 mi
Last recorded47,223 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 YVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 47,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

drivers seat frame mechanism worn slightly

n/s/f tyre inner wall perishing

underside of vehicle rustty but sound

Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,127 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

n/s/f tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,900 miles

Both front tyres on inner walls perishing and cracking but not down to cords

n/s/f outer wheel arch is in a rusty condition but sound at time of test

Pass 10 May 2007 44,596 miles

see advisory note 570083127155

Fail 3 May 2007 44,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,684 miles

drivers seat sliding rails worn but up to mot standard at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2006 41,684 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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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E896 YVX is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E896 YVX, 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 E896 YVX registered?

E896 YVX is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 1987.

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