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E238 MHV

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,222 mi
Last recorded94,222 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 MHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,900 miles

Nearside Front seat missing

drivers seat cushion in poor condition

general underbody corrosion

leisure battery slightly insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2024 92,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat missing

general underbody corrosion

leisure battery slightly insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2023 92,085 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,350 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate partially obscured by cycle rack.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 91,219 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,154 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 91,154 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2010 91,112 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 91,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,329 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 90,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,123 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 84,123 miles

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)

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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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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