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E142 KVV

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,818 mi
Last recorded49,818 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 KVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,818 miles

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

slight lift king pins

Fail 26 Jan 2006 49,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OSF TYRE SIDE WALL POOR O/S/R TREAD ONLY JUST PASS

SLIGHT LIFT KING PIN

hanbrake stiff. eff just pass

oil leak

rear cross memeber corroded badly

Pass 26 Jan 2005 39,565 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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E142 KVV is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E142 KVV, 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 E142 KVV registered?

E142 KVV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E142 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E142 KVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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