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E991 JVN

1987 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE991 JVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,814 miles

Battery tray in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under battery tray, within 30cm of strut top (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 57,107 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 57,107 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 570,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 570,021 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,459 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 56,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,476 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 55,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content slightly high.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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E991 JVN is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E991 JVN, 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 E991 JVN registered?

E991 JVN is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E991 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E991 JVN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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