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L874 PCH

1996 Ford Econoline

White Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,599 mi
Last recorded69,599 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Econoline84,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 PCH
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,599 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 67,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 64,633 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 62,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,790 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 53,343 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 53,343 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underarch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

inner sill areas corroding

steering box seeping

wipers deteriating

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,042 miles

Slight blow on center exhaust.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,984 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,056 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,062 miles

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

exhaust has slight leak off gases

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,722 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to deraite

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 47,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear side window & o/s/rear door windows.damaged & repaired with tape

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,346 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,331 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 31,353 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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L874 PCH is a 1996 Ford Econoline in White with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 84,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L874 PCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L874 PCH registered?

L874 PCH is a 1996 Ford Econoline, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is L874 PCH safe to buy?

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