MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery insecure
Propshaft component defective
repair to driver and pass steps
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Battery insecure
Propshaft component defective
repair to driver and pass steps
Battery insecure
heavy welding under van
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
gearbox oil leak
nearside oil leak
nearside step repair
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
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E148 WVU is a 1988 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 E148 WVU, 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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How do I check the history of E148 WVU?
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What year was E148 WVU registered?
E148 WVU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E148 WVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E148 WVU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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