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E213 MPV

1988 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 MPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,681 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front bumper loose

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bothside front brake pipes corroded

front bumper loose

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,256 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 96,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 96,314 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 24 May 2011 96,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Fail 12 May 2011 96,311 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2011 96,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

O/S Brake cable in contact with the wheel

Vehicle very untidy

Fail 21 Jan 2011 96,272 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E213 MPV is a 1988 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

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 E213 MPV, 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 E213 MPV registered?

E213 MPV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E213 MPV safe to buy?

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