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E137 HLL

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,582 mi
Last recorded80,582 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 HLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,452 miles

all spring bush's worn

corrosion through out vehicle

this vehicle has had extensive welding

Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all spring bush's worn

corrosion through out vehicle

this vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,818 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 80,190 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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E137 HLL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 E137 HLL, 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 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E137 HLL registered?

E137 HLL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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