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E36 HWC

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 HWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 104,161 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 103,819 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 2,802 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2022 1,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,384 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,539 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,532 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,706 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 93,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,084 miles

N/S inner door sill slightly corroded

N/S outer door sill slightly corroded

O/S inner door sill slightly corroded

O/S outer door sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 92,065 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,842 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 90,838 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,821 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,821 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 86,120 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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E36 HWC is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E36 HWC, 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 E36 HWC registered?

E36 HWC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E36 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 HWC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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