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E238 TCL

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,905 mi
Last recorded35,905 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,905 miles

o/s sill/arch corroded outside any prescribed area

Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,896 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

o/s sill/arch corroded outside any prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,904 miles

slight blow exhaust

slight lift n/s and o/s king pins

slight play steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2005 21,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis poor general condition corroding

o/s/f kin pin slight play

slight play steering box

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 TCL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E238 TCL registered?

E238 TCL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E238 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E238 TCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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