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E179 KTP

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,502 mi
Last recorded85,502 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 KTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,502 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,541 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 3,605 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 3,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,033 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 91,987 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front king pin thrust washer worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,247 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,148 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 83,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

dash lights not working

Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front step corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,121 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 76,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside & nearside steps corroded-nearside wheel arch corroded

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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E179 KTP is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E179 KTP, 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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E179 KTP is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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