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E453 RPR

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,313 mi
Last recorded35,313 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE453 RPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,313 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 35,313 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion to N/S/R inner wheel arch.

Corrosion to rear loading doors.

Drivers and passenger seats loose on their runners.

Drivers seat ripped and torn, showing metal frame. †

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox pinion seal leaking oil onto exhaust pipe.

Interior mirror missing.

Metal handbrake rod hitting bodywork.

N/S/R body sill holed and corroded.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

No spare wheel / spare wheel carrier held up with rope.

O/S/R body sill holed / corroded.

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Water leak from bottom hose area.

Welding near O/S/r shock Asborber of poor quaility.

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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E453 RPR is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E453 RPR, 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 E453 RPR registered?

E453 RPR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E453 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E453 RPR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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