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E898 ODH

1987 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,411 mi
Last recorded34,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 ODH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 166,100 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 1,967 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 1,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both centre chassis rails require attention soon

centre prop shaft coupling worn

offside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and slighty perished

Pass 3 Mar 2006 1,582 miles

slight corrosion front and rearmain chassis members

Fail 2 Feb 2006 1,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

o/s/r outer tyre very low inflation puncture

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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E898 ODH is a 1987 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E898 ODH, 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 E898 ODH registered?

E898 ODH is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E898 ODH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E898 ODH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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