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E456 NBD

1988 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 NBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,684 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 71,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,732 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,692 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper poor

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,779 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,153 miles

wipers poor

Fail 8 Mar 2008 61,148 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,945 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,002 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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E456 NBD is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E456 NBD, 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 E456 NBD registered?

E456 NBD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E456 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E456 NBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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