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E439 MNH

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,599 mi
Last recorded79,599 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE439 MNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,599 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside front lower step corroded, not within 30cm of any mounting

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 79,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front leaf spring mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside front lower step corroded, not within 30cm of any mounting

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,236 miles

drag link ball joint dust cover splitting

drivers seat runners worn

many welded repairs to chassis/cab

underbody heavily corroding everywhere

Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drag link ball joint dust cover splitting

drivers seat runners worn

many welded repairs to chassis/cab

underbody heavily corroding everywhere

Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,897 miles

front king pins have slight lift

inner wings corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,897 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x2 (6.1.B.2)

front king pins have slight lift

inner wings corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,561 miles

chassis/underbody corroded

front king pins have lift

Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,560 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

chassis/underbody corroded

front king pins have lift

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,824 miles

front kingpins have slight lift

Fail 23 Jun 2014 77,823 miles

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

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

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

front kingpins have slight lift

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,082 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,082 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,436 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,305 miles

rear wing cracked but secure

steering box worn close to limits for 16 inch wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on chassis rails borderline in places.

lift in front suspension king pins.

vehicle under sealed unable to fully inspect chassis and welded repairs.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,996 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise front discs pitted

Advise movement in front king pins not excessive

Advise underbody corrosion started all over borderline in places

Fail 6 Jun 2009 66,056 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise front discs pitted

Advise movement in front king pins not excessive

Advise underbody corrosion started all over borderline in places

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,317 miles

Drivers seat loose in runners

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,300 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers seat loose in runners

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 60,288 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

DIFF DRIVE FLANGE LOOSE.

O/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT STILL OPENS AND CLOSES DOOR.

SLIGHT LIFT IN KING PINS.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,921 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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E439 MNH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E439 MNH, 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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E439 MNH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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