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E273 MYO

1988 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,606 mi
Last recorded63,606 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 MYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,390 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,314 miles

Battery tray corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,160 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,849 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 61,841 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 58,485 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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E273 MYO is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E273 MYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E273 MYO registered?

E273 MYO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is E273 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E273 MYO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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