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E378 GRD

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,550 mi
Last recorded99,550 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE378 GRD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,550 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2023 99,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,129 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 92,764 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 92,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,117 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 89,114 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 84,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 836,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 81,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 79,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 79,688 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 77,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,593 miles

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

Oil leak

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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E378 GRD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E378 GRD, 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 E378 GRD registered?

E378 GRD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E378 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E378 GRD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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