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E379 HHJ

1988 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,045 mi
Last recorded36,045 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE379 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front chassis/spring hangers heavily repaired

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,183 miles

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

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

sills and door steps corroding

underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,783 miles

offside front front door step corroded

surface corrosion around old welding repaires

Fail 6 Mar 2009 307,834 miles

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

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

offside front front door step corroded

surface corrosion around old welding repaires

Pass 20 Mar 2008 305,131 miles

body and stucture have been repaired by exstensive welding but still heavy corrosion in non load bearing areas

Fail 13 Mar 2008 305,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

body corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,102 miles

welding to front spring hangers adequate for mot standard but patchy

Fail 9 Oct 2006 30,098 miles

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,768 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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E379 HHJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E379 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 E379 HHJ registered?

E379 HHJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E379 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E379 HHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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