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E43 BVS

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,677 mi
Last recorded38,677 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 BVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,677 miles

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f door steps

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r quarter panels

cporrosion toboth front flexi ferrules

damage to rear no plate

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play to n/s/f o/s/f wheel bearing

smoke from exhaust

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,829 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to both door steps

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes on flexis

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f wheel arches

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front tyres wearing on edges

gearbox leak

handbrake travel

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,946 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 31,914 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

engine oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

signs of corrosion to metal part of front brake flexies

signs of corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

slight distaution to n/s/r road wheel

unable to see front brake pads

water damage to rear no plate

wear in n/s/r spring hanger front bush

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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E43 BVS is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E43 BVS, 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 E43 BVS registered?

E43 BVS is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E43 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 BVS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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