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E942 HTP

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,001 mi
Last recorded38,001 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE942 HTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,001 miles

Multiple repairs to chassis have been made

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,982 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,353 miles

chassis repaired in numerous places centre chassis cross section badly corroded offside front tyre outer wall perished nearside step corroded

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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E942 HTP is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E942 HTP, 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 E942 HTP registered?

E942 HTP is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E942 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E942 HTP shows 3 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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