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E519 WKL

1988 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 WKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 99,070 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner cab sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake imbalance

vehicle has been extensively welded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,070 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift in both front axle kingpins (2.5.A.3a)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers/outriggers etc (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak slight oil leak on engine ()

both front wheelarches corroding

horsebox body deteriorating

slight corrosion on various parts of chassis/vehicle

slight lift in n/s front axle kingpin

Fail 5 Apr 2017 99,070 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer cab sills corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s cab step underside corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember corroded through above spare wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch to sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users horsebox body window hanging out (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak slight oil leak on engine ()

both front wheelarches corroding

slight corrosion on various parts of chassis/vehicle

slight lift in n/s front axle kingpin

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,070 miles

corrosion on underside of cabstep o/s

corrosion on various parts of chassis

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,070 miles

slight blow on exhaust frontpipe

slight corrosion on various parts of vehicle

slight lift in n/s front axle kingpin

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,906 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 92,906 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,125 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 91,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 89,576 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 89,576 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside head light glass slight crack

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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E519 WKL is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E519 WKL, 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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E519 WKL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1988.

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