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E166 KTR

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 KTR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 78,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension shows age/wear

both front wipers smearing (just meets)

engine oil leak

front discs heavily corroded poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

underbody poor condition

various holes in floors and bodywork

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,653 miles

bodywork heavily corroded

both front brake discs corroded (just meet)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f step corroded/holed

o/s/f step corroded/holed

o/s/f wheel bearing just meets for play

o/s/r inner tyre close to limit

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play o/s/f king pin

underbody heavy corrosion

windsacreen chipped

Fail 30 Oct 2009 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

windsacreen chipped

bodywork heavily corroded

both front brake discs corroded (just meet)

brake load sensor heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f step corroded/holed

o/s/f step corroded/holed

o/s/f wheel bearing just meets for play

o/s/r inner tyre close to limit

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play o/s/f king pin

underbody heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,907 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheelbearings slight play

n/s/r inner tyre low on pressure (nail in tread)

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,887 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheelbearings slight play

n/s/r inner tyre low on pressure (nail in tread)

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,772 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,612 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

advise corrosion near gas bottle support brackets

front pads look low

o/s/f wheel bearing just meets criteria for play

o/s/r back plate damp

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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E166 KTR is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E166 KTR, 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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E166 KTR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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