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E149 NPR

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 NPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012
Fail 9 May 2012 35,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 21,101 miles

rear box section corroded no tow bar fitted at time off test

Fail 19 May 2011

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

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

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

rear box section corroded no tow bar fitted at time off test

Pass 4 May 2010 3,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 86,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front crossmember is corroded & has various weld repairs

nsf halfshaft gasket is leaking oil

Fail 28 Apr 2008 79,692 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front crossmember is corroded & has various weld repairs

nsf halfshaft gasket is leaking oil

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,012 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in tyre wall on o/s/front on inner wall

front bumper loose

Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,759 miles

front king pins have slight lift

osf tyre side walls perished

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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E149 NPR is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E149 NPR, 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 E149 NPR registered?

E149 NPR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E149 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E149 NPR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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