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E428 MHT

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,463 mi
Last recorded57,463 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 MHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 57,463 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 57,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,121 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 54,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,786 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

off side rear body panel poor

Fail 11 Sep 2019 53,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear flexy to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged both across rear axel crushed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspention mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,181 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,181 miles

Central Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSSMEMBER HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 29 May 2015 51,937 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

brake pipes coated in underseal

front crossmember corroded and holed

front panel and supports corroded and holed

fuel line perished

tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,525 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,877 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,847 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 23 Mar 2011 50,533 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres are splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel arch top corroded but no sharp edges at this time

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,316 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 44,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,014 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 42,014 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,061 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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E428 MHT is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E428 MHT, 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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E428 MHT is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E428 MHT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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