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E574 BRR

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,099 mi
Last recorded66,099 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE574 BRR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 66,099 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 66,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold seal and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower supenion arm mounting point on chassis leg marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower supenion arm mounting point on chassis leg marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/14c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill damaged below driver door

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis been welded to a poor standard but struturly sound

vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2019 51,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis been welded to a poor standard but struturly sound

vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,194 miles

engine oil at minimum

front brake disc friction surfaces corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 51,194 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

engine oil at minimum

front brake disc friction surfaces corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 48,012 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings slight play

front brake discs corroded

front no.plate cracked

oil leak

rear number plate de-laminated

spare tyre splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,012 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

front brake discs corroded

front no.plate cracked

oil leak

rear number plate de-laminated

spare tyre splitting

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,341 miles

rear no plate slight delamination

slight nick in o/s wiper blade

o/s washer jet poor

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

crack in front number plate

front exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

crack in front number plate

front exhaust corroded

o/s washer jet poor

rear no plate slight delamination

slight deterioration both rear tyres

slight nick in o/s wiper blade

Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 43,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,820 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust mount perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r brake holding slightly

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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E574 BRR is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E574 BRR, 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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E574 BRR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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