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E23 UVG

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 UVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 88,076 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 86,282 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,282 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 85,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exessive engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 85,544 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exessive engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,426 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 85,425 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside mirror inscure

offside front tyre side wall cracking

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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E23 UVG is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E23 UVG, 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 E23 UVG registered?

E23 UVG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is E23 UVG safe to buy?

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