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E26 FGY

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 FGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 95,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Fail 25 May 2021 95,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,692 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at front outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch at rear outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Jun 2019 94,690 miles

Fuel hose leaking pump to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at front outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch at rear outside prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2018 93,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 93,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2017 91,580 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Under body step badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,241 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,702 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 86,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 84,141 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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E26 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E26 FGY, 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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E26 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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