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E350 TOF

1988 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

275,145 mi
Last recorded275,145 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE350 TOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 275,145 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 275,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 220,861 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 220,861 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 174,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 174,164 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 TOF is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E350 TOF, 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 TOF registered?

E350 TOF is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E350 TOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E350 TOF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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