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E588 NUW

1988 Ford Econoline

Blue Lpg 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,070 mi
Last recorded31,070 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Econoline78,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE588 NUW
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,070 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 31,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front king pins have slight lift

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,684 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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E588 NUW is a 1988 Ford Econoline in Blue with a 5,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 78,113 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E588 NUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E588 NUW registered?

E588 NUW is a 1988 Ford Econoline, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E588 NUW safe to buy?

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