Iveco Ford Unknown (1987)
1987 Iveco Ford Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 11,796 1987 Iveco Ford Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 IVECO-FORD has a 0% first-time pass rate—drastically below the UK average of 80%—which means every single vehicle in this cohort of 11,796 fails its MOT on the first attempt. The diesel variants, which make up 99.7% of the sample, show the same pattern, indicating systematic issues across the entire model line rather than isolated problems.
With a median mileage of 212,479 miles at this age, these are well-used commercial vehicles, yet the zero recorded failures and advisories suggest the data is incomplete or corrupted rather than reflecting genuine roadworthiness. Before considering any 1987 IVECO-FORD, verify the vehicle's actual MOT history directly with the DVLA, as this dataset cannot be relied upon to guide your decision.
We have 11,796 1987 Iveco Ford Unknown vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Iveco Ford Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 11,732 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 64 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Iveco Ford Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Iveco Ford Unknown vehicles fall between 129,385 and 310,698 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 Iveco Ford Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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22.2%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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14.8%
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
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14.8%
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
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14.8%
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
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14.8%
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
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11.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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11.1%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.
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