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E326 UNY

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE326 UNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2009 94,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 87,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 86,980 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 97,130 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 87,065 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 87,065 miles

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

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

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates backing peeling off

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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E326 UNY is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E326 UNY, 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 E326 UNY registered?

E326 UNY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E326 UNY safe to buy?

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