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E30 YKN

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,836 mi
Last recorded83,836 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 YKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,177 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 81,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 80,105 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 80,105 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,225 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,074 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,702 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 74,698 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 71,683 miles

n/s/f/ tyre uneven tread

Pass 1 Apr 2006 69,927 miles

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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E30 YKN is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E30 YKN, 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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E30 YKN is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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