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E918 OHA

1987 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

4,616 mi
Last recorded4,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE918 OHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 4,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 4,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 3,982 miles

rear body floor supports corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipes to callipers require a good clean and grease wire brush uo and further inspection necessary (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is cracking due to age but not showing cord through

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

various amounts of welding been done on chassis all still in good order

Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 3,106 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s & o/s inner & outer sills holed (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s hanger brackets front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front discs corroided

Nearside Rear Inner slight cracks

Pass 13 Aug 2015 2,630 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 2,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all round suspension spring mounting prescibed area is corroded but not consisidered excessive

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 2,470 miles

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

all round suspension spring mounting prescibed area is corroded but not consisidered excessive

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,591 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

exsive under sill over wilding pathes but soild all round

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge low

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge low

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 221,621 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 221,354 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 20,715 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 20,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,981 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 11,975 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,974 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 9,974 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E918 OHA is a 1987 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E918 OHA, 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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E918 OHA is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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