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E281 LRV

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,643 mi
Last recorded78,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE281 LRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 78,643 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit BOTH NSF and OSF! (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery area (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Spring mount, fractured. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected In front of the battery, bare wires flapping around! (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured In the engine bay. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,233 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf sprig mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn linkage bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,079 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f king pin slight play.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 75,069 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f king pin slight play.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,078 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering bar end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,230 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,945 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,908 miles

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,230 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,519 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,368 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,349 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,648 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,925 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 23,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in seat mounts esp. nearside

Rear brakes imballance considered borderline pass/fail

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,944 miles

Play in seat mounts esp. nearside

Rear brakes imballance considered borderline pass/fail

Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,817 miles

Nearside front seat slightly insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,436 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 21,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,254 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 21,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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E281 LRV is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 E281 LRV, 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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E281 LRV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1988.

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