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E447 VYA

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,182 mi
Last recorded97,182 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE447 VYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 97,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 96,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2008 95,464 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 95,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,605 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 93,446 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Fail 15 May 2006 92,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Pass 15 May 2006 92,132 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 92,102 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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E447 VYA is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E447 VYA, 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 E447 VYA registered?

E447 VYA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E447 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E447 VYA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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