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E58 HLY

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE58 HLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 96,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 95,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 95,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,229 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 88,524 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear inner flitches corroded

inner and outer sills corroded †

rear valance corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2005 88,524 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear inner flitches corroded

inner and outer sills corroded †

rear valance corroded

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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E58 HLY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E58 HLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E58 HLY registered?

E58 HLY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E58 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E58 HLY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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