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E269 MHX

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,125 mi
Last recorded46,125 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 MHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO CAMPER VAN

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,958 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 41,958 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2010 37,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front/rear chassis slightly corroded

rear brake valve linkage slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 37,858 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front/rear chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear brake performance low

rear brake valve linkage slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,821 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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E269 MHX is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E269 MHX, 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 E269 MHX registered?

E269 MHX is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E269 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E269 MHX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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