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E370 HHJ

1988 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,023 mi
Last recorded5,023 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE370 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,023 miles

same as advise as original test no :312174436056 + movement/free play in steering

Fail 3 Feb 2006 4,986 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

locknut on new steering joint not fully into nylon

wire fouling steering shaft when turned

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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E370 HHJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E370 HHJ, 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 E370 HHJ registered?

E370 HHJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E370 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E370 HHJ shows 2 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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