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E98 ELT

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,780 mi
Last recorded18,780 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE98 ELT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 18,780 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 18,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear outer tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 18,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear outer tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,459 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 18,237 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 18,021 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 177,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 172,839 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 166,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre split,advise replacing

Offside Rear Inner tyre split ,advise replacing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 16,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 16,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,335 miles

N/S rear inner tyre cracking in tread,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 145,787 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 134,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 134,799 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,413 miles

N/SIDE FRONT,N/SIDE REAR INNER TYRES STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,316 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,007 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 9,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,626 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 8,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 6,759 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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E98 ELT is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E98 ELT, 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 E98 ELT registered?

E98 ELT is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E98 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E98 ELT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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