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E376 TVG

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

18,471 mi
Last recorded18,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE376 TVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,471 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corrosion but not structual

Fail 6 Jun 2019 18,448 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of corrosion not structual

Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 17,820 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 15,438 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 15,427 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2015 14,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,016 miles

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

both front seat runners worn

engine has slight oil leak

front chassis slighly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 13,007 miles

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

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

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

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

both front seat runners worn

engine has slight oil leak

front chassis slighly corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 11,649 miles

Oil leak

both sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 9,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,549 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 7,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine oil leak

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 18 May 2010 4,400 miles

advise corrosion repairs to inner sills chassis and floor

advise corrosion to o/s/f chassis

advise rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 2,855 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 2,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 98,198 miles

advise all brake pipes have been painted making close examination difficult

advise corrosion repairs have been carried out both sides front chassis members

advise front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 May 2006 95,077 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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E376 TVG is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E376 TVG, 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 E376 TVG registered?

E376 TVG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E376 TVG safe to buy?

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