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E278 TUM

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,449 mi
Last recorded11,449 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 TUM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2008 11,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,431 miles

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.

Fail 16 Feb 2006 7,411 miles

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,

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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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.

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