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E437 NJD

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 NJD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,801 miles

Offside Front driver door skin taped at the bottom of door

both front wheel arches taped

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,235 miles

Nearside Front wing taped up

Offside Front cab back slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight corrosion on offside front and rear chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,076 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill to door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Sliding gland (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,140 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) front (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) front (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,135 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) front (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) front (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r wheeldrum dampish

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all welded repairs covered with underseal

only one registration lamp fitted (nearside) unable to tell if it illuminates all of registration plate

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

only one registration lamp fitted (nearside) unable to tell if it illuminates all of registration plate

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,856 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 61,847 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f step holed

Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,452 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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E437 NJD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E437 NJD, 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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E437 NJD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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