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E44 JPB

1988 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,809 mi
Last recorded159,809 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE44 JPB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2008 159,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside steering rack play.

underside of vehicle has been heavily repaired and heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 159,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside steering rack play.

underside of vehicle has been heavily repaired and heavily undersealed.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,650 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 15,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 15,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

reverse lights flicker on. Rear leaf spring bushes perished. Front metal brake pipes corroded. Corrosioin near nearside front seat belt m ount. C enter exhaust rubber not holding exhaust & rear exhaust mount perished.

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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E44 JPB is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E44 JPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E44 JPB registered?

E44 JPB is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E44 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E44 JPB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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