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E214 BKM

1988 Ford Econoline

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,531 mi
Last recorded86,531 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Econoline78,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 BKM
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,531 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,527 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,334 miles

tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,218 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,218 miles

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,575 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust mounting in poor condision

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,763 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 137,578 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,991 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 82,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,633 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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E214 BKM is a 1988 Ford Econoline in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 78,113 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E214 BKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E214 BKM registered?

E214 BKM is a 1988 Ford Econoline, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E214 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 BKM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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