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E245 NAD

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,589 mi
Last recorded64,589 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 NAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,589 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 63,960 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in scattered areas all way underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 63,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air filter box - loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel hose insecure clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail front of wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail front of wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

most rubber components cracking/perished

surface rust under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,665 miles

Front chassis corrosion

oil leak

sump corrosion

various signs off corrosion

various welding repairs unable to assess due to under sill

Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,630 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front inner wings + chassis area,o/s/f sill holed/filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded,rear mount poor

front seats play

hydrocarbons high,engine running hot

inner sills,rear chassis,suspension-corrosion

n/s handbrake poor,rear brake imbalance.parked up long term

n/s/r hub seal leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 62,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,329 miles

rear brake load valve poor operation

rear exhaust corroded/mount poor

Oil leak ()

assorted prior repairs/sealant front chassis+inner arch areas,unable to properly assess condition

engine misfire/emissions near limit

front brake ferrules sealant applied,unable to assess condition

front seats play

rear tyres outer walls perished/splitting

screen damage

underbody, floor/inner + outer sills,suspension,subframe-corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 62,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch seam area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch seam area (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

assorted prior repairs/sealant front chassis+inner arch areas,unable to properly assess condition

engine misfire/emissions near limit

front brake ferrules sealant applied,unable to assess condition

front seats play

rear brake load valve poor operation

rear exhaust corroded/mount poor

rear tyres outer walls perished/splitting

screen damage

underbody, floor/inner + outer sills,suspension,subframe-corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,314 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 61,311 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,664 miles

engine has misfire

nearside front and offside front cross member has slight corrosion

nearside front and offside front wheel bearings noisy slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2014 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine has misfire

nearside front and offside front cross member has slight corrosion

nearside front and offside front wheel bearings noisy slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,387 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 60,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat swivel lock deteriorated

offside front inner sill corroded and holes not within 30cm of a suspension or seatbelt mounting

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,117 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,020 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 58,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,963 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on outside tyre wall

Fail 13 Aug 2009 56,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut on outside tyre wall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,186 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 55,173 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,349 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 53,349 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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E245 NAD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E245 NAD, 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 E245 NAD registered?

E245 NAD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E245 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 NAD shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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