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E342 WAG

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 WAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 69,882 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front cross member signs of rusting in middle,springers ok. rear metal brake pipe from compenstor valve signs of rusting,

Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,466 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007

advise both rear doors have been repaired by customer,but only just passes mot criterior. underneath body and chassis signs of rusting owing too standing long tme in grass aera

Fail 3 Nov 2007

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 66,255 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 66,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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E342 WAG is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E342 WAG, 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 E342 WAG registered?

E342 WAG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E342 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E342 WAG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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