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E171 GLW

1988 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,716 mi
Last recorded40,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 GLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,716 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2010 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat worn on runners.

Drivers step corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding.

Offside washer jets blocked.

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn.

front wheel arches corroded.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 23,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat worn on runners.

Drivers step corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside washer jets blocked.

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn.

front wheel arches corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,799 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,384 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 23,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 23,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E171 GLW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc 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 E171 GLW, 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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E171 GLW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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