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E578 DFV

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 DFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 72,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper upper fixing loose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 72,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 71,838 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 71,836 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,675 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 61,051 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 60,609 miles

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

underbody rusted in parts

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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E578 DFV is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E578 DFV, 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 E578 DFV registered?

E578 DFV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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