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E350 AVU

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE350 AVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 91,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip on windscreen passenger side

corrosion on chassis and both inner sills

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,529 miles

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

both sills soft

Fail 8 Mar 2018 88,529 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sills soft

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,530 miles

N/S STEP HOLED AND CORRODED BUT SEAT AND SEAT BELT HAVE BEEN REMOVED

OIL LEAK

THE CHASSIS HAS BEEN WELDED BUT NOT TO A HIGH STANDARD

WOODEN FLOOR IS HOLED AND ROTTEN

Fail 12 Jan 2017 88,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S ARM NOT MOVING (8.2.2)

N/S STEP HOLED AND CORRODED BUT SEAT AND SEAT BELT HAVE BEEN REMOVED

OIL LEAK

THE CHASSIS HAS BEEN WELDED BUT NOT TO A HIGH STANDARD

WOODEN FLOOR IS HOLED AND ROTTEN

Pass 2 May 2015 77,908 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

wiper lincage worn and needs attention.

Fail 1 May 2015 77,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

wiper lincage worn and needs attention.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 77,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 77,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,812 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,812 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,769 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,823 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 25,823 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

WINDSCREEN HAD CRACK OUTSIDE WIPER SWEEP

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,897 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 19,723 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,235 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 17,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,610 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 13,605 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E350 AVU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 E350 AVU, 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 E350 AVU registered?

E350 AVU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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