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E277 FGS

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,452 mi
Last recorded25,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE277 FGS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,695 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 21,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 18,274 miles

slightplay in steeringrack

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 12,437 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside upper screen cracked outside swept zone

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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E277 FGS is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E277 FGS, 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 E277 FGS registered?

E277 FGS is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E277 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E277 FGS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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