MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,270 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under side and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all leaf spring bushes worn but no excess movement
Nearside Front brake hose incorrectly located into brake calipair
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above prop shaft near to cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab to chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in front of fuel tank corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis front cross member outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired step and under step corroded near to seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake hose incorrectly located into brake calipair
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis to cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired suspension leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)
engine misfiring
vehicle general condition corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low effort (3.7.B.6b)
engine misfiring
vehicle general condition corroded
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all brake pipes painted
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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E38 STG is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 E38 STG, 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 E38 STG registered?
E38 STG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1988.
Is E38 STG safe to buy?
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