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E234 LWS

1988 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,729 mi
Last recorded98,729 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 LWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,729 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

general condition of chassis very rusty and poor

nearside door mirror casing missing

nearside rear exterior door handle broken but can still be opened

no rear seat fitted at time of test

tipper bed very rusty and holed

Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

general condition of chassis very rusty and poor

nearside door mirror casing missing

nearside rear exterior door handle broken but can still be opened

no rear seat fitted at time of test

tipper bed very rusty and holed

Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside front wing getting rusty

nearside inner sill holed

Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside front wing getting rusty

nearside inner sill holed

Pass 6 Jan 2009 98,040 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside inner sill holed & rusted

offside wiper blade starting to fray

slight playin offside front king pin

Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,584 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 97,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 95,126 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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E234 LWS is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E234 LWS, 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 E234 LWS registered?

E234 LWS is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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