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E313 NHM

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,132 mi
Last recorded83,132 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 NHM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 80,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,758 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,791 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,594 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

high handbrake lever travel

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,314 miles

Oil leak

high hand brake lever travel

slight corrosion in o/s/r inner flitch / inner arch

Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

high hand brake lever travel

slight corrosion in o/s/r inner flitch / inner arch

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,604 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,870 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,202 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,275 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 65,275 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,027 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 63,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E313 NHM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E313 NHM, 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 E313 NHM registered?

E313 NHM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1988.

Is E313 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E313 NHM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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