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E189 NDG

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,674 mi
Last recorded12,674 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 NDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,674 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

lift in both kingpins

o/s front indicator lens cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2010 12,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

lift in both kingpins

o/s front indicator lens cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,825 miles

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

lift in both kingpins

o/s chassis at rear corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2009 9,873 miles

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

lift in both kingpins

o/s chassis at rear corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,596 miles

slight lift in both kingpins

Fail 10 Jul 2008 8,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 9 Jul 2007 6,589 miles

slight wear in kingpins

Fail 26 Jun 2007 6,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift in both king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,104 miles

o/s chassis leg corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2006 4,035 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s chassis leg corroding

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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E189 NDG is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E189 NDG, 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 E189 NDG registered?

E189 NDG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E189 NDG safe to buy?

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