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E33 FGY

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,569 mi
Last recorded81,569 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 FGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 81,569 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Extensive surface corrosion underside / front inner wings &c..

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

rear tyres slightly perished n/s & o/s

Fail 4 May 2018 81,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Extensive surface corrosion underside / front inner wings &c..

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

rear tyres slightly perished n/s & o/s

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,245 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,245 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,778 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,263 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres s/age cracking

corosion to both front doors

s/ corosion to under body /parts

Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,261 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres s/age cracking

corosion to both front doors

s/ corosion to under body /parts

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

cs/corosion to under body /parts

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,419 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear water jack support corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,419 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear water jack support corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 71,859 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 71,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,858 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,902 miles

unable to see the condition of the front brake pads due to the design of the wheels on vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,379 miles

wheel trims fitted unable to see thickness of brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,477 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,373 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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E33 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E33 FGY, 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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E33 FGY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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