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E252 NAD

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE252 NAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,051 miles

Battery support tray corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel line to carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery support tray corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,207 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear cross-member outer section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,199 miles

Battery insecure Leisure battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front discs very pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,933 miles

Drivers seat frame has some movement.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area of rear spring forward mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers seat frame has some movement.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area of rear spring forward mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,618 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,653 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,653 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,101 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,649 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 84,809 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal travel high but still has reserve

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2008 84,799 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal travel high but still has reserve

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,675 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,524 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 83,524 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 83,524 miles

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

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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E252 NAD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 E252 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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E252 NAD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 1988.

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