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E346 BGT

1988 Ford Taurus

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE346 BGT
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,687 miles

Full sill covers fitted. †Exhaust mountings perished. †Both front anti roll bar links bottom gaiters split.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 92,263 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Full sill covers fitted. †Exhaust mountings perished. †Both front anti roll bar links bottom gaiters split.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 87,712 miles

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)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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E346 BGT is a 1988 Ford Taurus in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E346 BGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E346 BGT registered?

E346 BGT is a 1988 Ford Taurus, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E346 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E346 BGT shows 3 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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