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E193 JBV

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,563 mi
Last recorded54,563 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE193 JBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,563 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,550 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,053 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 43,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,605 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly deteriating

Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,186 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both sides inner rack joints

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 38,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,354 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 JBV is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

E193 JBV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E193 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E193 JBV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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