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EHJ 978P

1987 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,588 mi
Last recorded47,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 978P
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,488 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 47,588 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,599 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,588 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2010 45,424 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

could not check front brake pads due to the design of front rims

diff pinion oil seal leaking

rear oil leaking on nearside hub affecting brake results

Fail 13 May 2010 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

could not check front brake pads due to the design of front rims

diff pinion oil seal leaking

rear oil leaking on nearside hub affecting brake results

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,416 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

excessive use of body filler & underseal on underbody quality of repair is difficult to judge

Fail 18 Aug 2009 45,414 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front 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 Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

use of bodyfiller and under seal on underbody unable to varify quality of repair by welding

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,974 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise corrosion osf inner arch

Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,974 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise corrosion osf inner arch

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,158 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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EHJ 978P is a 1987 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EHJ 978P, 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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EHJ 978P is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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