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E386 NEG

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 NEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,501 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,471 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear inner sill

Pass 19 May 2011 98,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,521 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 93,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,182 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside front valance to chassie is corroded

nearside rear inner wing bottom is corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 88,851 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,782 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,852 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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E386 NEG is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E386 NEG, 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 E386 NEG registered?

E386 NEG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E386 NEG safe to buy?

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