MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,449 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
battery lose
both n/s tyres perished
exhaust very rusty and lose at middle
f/o/s wheel bearing worn and noisey
fan belt very poor
front discs worn
king pins worn
oil leaks noted
steering box worn
underside and body very rusty in places
R/O/S TYRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION
bad oil leak
body and underside very rusty in places
exhaust lose and rusty
fan belt poor
front wheel bearings noisey and offside worn
king pins worn
most suspention bushes perished and worn
most tyres perished
n/s mirror damaged
propshaft worn and center bolt missing
wipers poor
king pins worn,fan belt poor,steering box worn, rear lenses damaged, BAD OIL LEAKS!underside and body very rusty in places,eshaust notr lose in two places, propshaft lose,wipers poor.
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
wipers poor,king pinsworn, fan belt poor, †rear lenses damaged,propshaft lose at center,exhast lose,body and underside very rusty in places,oil leak.steering box worn,
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E278 TUM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E278 TUM, 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 E278 TUM registered?
E278 TUM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 1988.
Is E278 TUM safe to buy?
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