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E399 YHC

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,056 mi
Last recorded66,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE399 YHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,056 miles

Oil leak

offside rear sill and rear panel corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear sill and rear panel corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,019 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,827 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 61,827 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front chassis leg corroded close to lower suspension arm mounting point

offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules rusty

passenger seat base loose but secure

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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E399 YHC is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E399 YHC, 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 E399 YHC registered?

E399 YHC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E399 YHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E399 YHC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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