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E470 OJT

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,980 mi
Last recorded43,980 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 OJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2006 43,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

battery light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2005 37,209 miles

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

MANUAL STEERING BOX IS LEAKING

N/S LOWER BODY PANEL LOOSE

O/S/F BUMPER GRILL LOOSE

O/S/R INNER TYRE IS AT 2MM

O/S/R OUTER TYRE IS AT 1.6MM

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING RUBBER SPLIT & PERISHED

REAR CHASSIS AND BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 28 Jul 2005 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHASSIS AND BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

CORROSION TO DRIVERS DOOR LOWER SILL

MANUAL STEERING BOX LEAKING

N/S BODY LOWER PANEL INSECURE REQUIRES RE-RIVETING

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER SLEEVING DETERIATED

O/S/R BODY INSECURE REQUIRES RE-RIVETING

O/S/R BRAKE EFFORT CONSIDERABLY LOWER THAN N/S 81% IMBALANCE RECORDED (FAILED BRAKE TEST)

O/S/R INNER AND OUTER TYRES DOWN TO 2MM

PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN TO EXCESS

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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E470 OJT is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E470 OJT, 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

How do I check the history of E470 OJT?

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What year was E470 OJT registered?

E470 OJT is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E470 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E470 OJT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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