MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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E256 EWC 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 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 E256 EWC, 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 E256 EWC registered?
E256 EWC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 February 1988.
Is E256 EWC safe to buy?
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