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E34 JLM

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,445 mi
Last recorded31,445 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE34 JLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2007 31,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

o/s handbrake cable outer casing rusted away

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,968 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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E34 JLM is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E34 JLM, 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 E34 JLM registered?

E34 JLM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E34 JLM safe to buy?

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