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E208 DCH

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,356 mi
Last recorded59,356 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 DCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 59,356 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 58,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 58,733 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,776 miles

corrosion both sills

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 53,773 miles

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

corrosion both sills

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,563 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 47,595 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 47,595 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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E208 DCH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 E208 DCH, 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 E208 DCH registered?

E208 DCH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E208 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E208 DCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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