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E235 WTH

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 WTH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis sections and inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger areas (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake discs corroded

brake pads deteriorated

doorsteps / footwells corroded

some lift in kingpins

some play in steering

superficial structure of vehicle corroded / deteriorated

vehicle extensively corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 47,258 miles

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

o/s/f inner and outer edge starting to wear

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2008 47,258 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner and outer edge starting to wear

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,729 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,718 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,642 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 36,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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E235 WTH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E235 WTH, 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 E235 WTH registered?

E235 WTH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 1988.

Is E235 WTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E235 WTH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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