MOT Status
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27,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corssmember to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake performance not tested brakes binding (3.7.A.1)
Front Steering locking device missing nearside/offside track rod end lock nut split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure steering arm lock nut insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to underbody
front tyres worn on inner edges
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to underbody
front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E356 UTJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 E356 UTJ, 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 E356 UTJ registered?
E356 UTJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is E356 UTJ safe to buy?
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