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94,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner door step corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
drivers seat cushion worn
exhaust system corroding
horn slightly poor
washers slightly poor in operation
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside washers poor
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
drivers seat cushion poor
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front seat missing
drivers seat cushion in poor condition
general underbody corrosion
leisure battery slightly insecure
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front seat missing
general underbody corrosion
leisure battery slightly insecure
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak suspect from radiator ()
General Corrosion on subframe, springs and chassis
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear registration plate partially obscured by cycle rack.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis and cross member showing signs of corrosion
front wings in poor condition
indicator switch faulty but still working
nearside inner sill showing signs of corrosion
rear chassis and cross member showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front chassis and cross member showing signs of corrosion
front wings in poor condition
indicator switch fautly but still working
nearside inner sill showing signs of corrosion
rear chassis and cross member showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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E238 MHV is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 E238 MHV, 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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E238 MHV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 1988.
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