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E51 RLJ

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,388 mi
Last recorded12,388 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 RLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,388 miles

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

advise underbody has copious amounts of corrision

Fail 26 Jul 2016 12,385 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

advise under body has copious amounts of corrision

Pass 10 Jan 2014 10,831 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise underbody has copious amounts of corrision

Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both cab steps corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2011 8,816 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both cab steps corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,750 miles

Oil leak

nearside front doorstep and inner arch holed not within prescribed area

offside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

welded repairs to rear of vehicle are heavily undersealed

Fail 13 May 2010 7,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front footwells corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 7,015 miles

both front door steps corroded but not structural

Fail 11 May 2009 7,015 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

both front door steps corroded but not structural

Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,433 miles

Oil leak

nearside doorstep corroded and holed not within prescribed area

offside front inner sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2007 1,275 miles

Both front brake flexy hose ferrules becoming corroded

Front floor pans corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside headlamp beam image poor

PAS fluid lead from pump area

Slight corrosion around rear suspension

Unable to see front pads

Fail 13 Apr 2007 101,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

misting of oil around power steering pump

n/s and o/s door steps holed with corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 5 Apr 2006 99,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,075 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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E51 RLJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E51 RLJ, 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 E51 RLJ registered?

E51 RLJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 1988.

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