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E359 UOP

1988 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE359 UOP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 95,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2008 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake lever travel long.

n/s/f panel badly corroded, but not prescribed area.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to perish.

nearside rear lens broken, but no light emmitting.

o/s/f inner wheel arch badly corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 94,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 93,750 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 93,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 93,089 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 93,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front tyres side wall cracks

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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E359 UOP is a 1988 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E359 UOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E359 UOP registered?

E359 UOP is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E359 UOP safe to buy?

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