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J987 CEX

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,237 mi
Last recorded38,237 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 CEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,518 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 35,653 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,653 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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J987 CEX is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 J987 CEX, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J987 CEX?

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What year was J987 CEX registered?

J987 CEX is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J987 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J987 CEX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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