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E351 GDL

1988 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

4,002 mi
Last recorded4,002 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 GDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 4,002 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 2,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has been waxoiled

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,510 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 97,505 miles

Brake performance not tested no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 96,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

dip switch temp fix adv this is changed

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres perished

reg plates foggy

temp fix to headlights work as should

Fail 16 Sep 2017 95,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres perished

reg plates foggy

temp fix to headlights work as should

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,111 miles

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

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

some light corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,111 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

some light corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,819 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,819 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2013 89,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 89,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre out of shape

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,436 miles

Front Disc`s corroded

Headlight pattern`s blurry

N/S/F step corroded

O/S track rod end slight play

O/S?F inner arch rear section corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 88,436 miles

Front Disc`s corroded

Headlight pattern`s blurry

N/S/F step corroded

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

O/S track rod end slight play

O/S?F inner arch rear section corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,928 miles

SOME CORROSION O/S FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT PANEL

SOME CORROSION TO O/S INNER ARCH

SOME CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 26 Jun 2010 84,421 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 79,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off i side batter tray corroded insecure and battery leads insecure/exposed??

Pass 31 Jul 2007 77,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear doors bottoms corroded †bommet edge corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2006 75,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear doors bottom corroded †bonnet edge corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2005 73,717 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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E351 GDL is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E351 GDL, 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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E351 GDL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 1988.

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