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E430 YSU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,789 mi
Last recorded76,789 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 YSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,789 miles

centre bearing support split

Fail 25 Mar 2009 76,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

centre bearing support split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,964 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Mar 2008 74,954 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Oct 2005 72,679 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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E430 YSU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E430 YSU, 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 E430 YSU registered?

E430 YSU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E430 YSU safe to buy?

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