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E596 MHX

1988 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 MHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front wishbone mountings (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside frront (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside reartyres perished within tread

offside rear wheel partially seized

suspension components and some brake components starting to corrode heavily under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,494 miles

Handbrake light staying on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 84,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Handbrake light staying on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,289 miles

Corrosion on offside rear chassis leg

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust mount in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Poor beam pattern offside headlamp

Steering lock not working

Fail 12 Mar 2013 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Corrosion on offside rear chassis leg

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust mount in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Poor beam pattern offside headlamp

Steering lock not working

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 789,561 miles

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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E596 MHX is a 1988 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E596 MHX, 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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E596 MHX is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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