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E576 CLG

1988 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE576 CLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 98,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner sill holed

slihgt plap lower coloum bush

top radiator hose cut through by fridge unit belt

Fail 31 Mar 2009 98,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner sill holed

slihgt plap lower coloum bush

top radiator hose cut through by fridge unit belt

Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,727 miles

dash lights inop

n/s inner sill split

propshaft center bearing worn

Fail 5 Mar 2008 86,727 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet cabel siezed

dash lights inop

n/s inner sill split

propshaft bolts loose

propshaft center bearing worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,680 miles

Nearside Rear Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,395 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 72,394 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E576 CLG is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E576 CLG, 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 E576 CLG registered?

E576 CLG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E576 CLG safe to buy?

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