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E312 JRD

1988 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,653 mi
Last recorded20,653 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 JRD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 20,653 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 14 Dec 2019 18,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,420 miles

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

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front inner sills crodded

no crew cab seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 8,064 miles

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

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

both front wheel archs have been repaired

both inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both sides inner steps showing signs of corrosion

underbody has been heavelry undersealed so unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,955 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 7,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 7,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 5,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 18,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s and n/s king pins have slight lift

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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E312 JRD is a 1988 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E312 JRD, 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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E312 JRD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E312 JRD safe to buy?

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