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E300 HJM

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 HJM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,302 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 82,302 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and body but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,081 miles

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back box joins centre section (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,081 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where back box joins centre section (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,829 miles

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

surface corrosion to under side.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,702 miles

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

surface corrosion to under side.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,106 miles

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

General welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Surface corrosion to front subframe and suspension components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s inner sil

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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E300 HJM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E300 HJM, 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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E300 HJM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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