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E388 UVU

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,583 mi
Last recorded55,583 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 UVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,583 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,963 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 53,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,399 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,850 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 50,226 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E388 UVU is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 E388 UVU, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E388 UVU?

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What year was E388 UVU registered?

E388 UVU is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E388 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E388 UVU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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