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E193 FRD

1988 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,469 mi
Last recorded32,469 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE193 FRD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,259 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,045 miles

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

N/S door mirror glass cracked.

O/S/R Inner tyre has a cut in the inner wall but not showing inner cords.

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

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

Water pump leaking.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,654 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,643 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

slight noise o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 10 May 2007 17,113 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,750 miles

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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E193 FRD is a 1988 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E193 FRD, 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 E193 FRD registered?

E193 FRD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E193 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E193 FRD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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