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E262 PEL

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

7,493 mi
Last recorded7,493 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 PEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 7,493 miles

Nearside Rear brakes require some adjustment

Pass 15 May 2018 7,251 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 7,174 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 6,087 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly perished.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 6,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area,rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear out rigger area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger area,above spring eye. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear out rigger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,991 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

multiple welding repairs

wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 4,987 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill is within 12" (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within 12" (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Both inner sills have previous repair with fibreglass/waxoyl

Front cross member/radiator bracket corroded

corrosion to both inner and outer wheel archs

nail in nsr outer tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 3,032 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 3,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

interiour mirror missing

offside and nearside rear outter and inner sills holed and rusted not with in perscribed area

propshaft center bearings excessive play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 1,565 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 1,565 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 1,549 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 1,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 91,040 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 91,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear floor section corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,800 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 88,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 82,782 miles

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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E262 PEL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E262 PEL, 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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E262 PEL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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