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E596 VWE

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE596 VWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,799 miles

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

Battery insecure

wiring on this vehicle is a fire hazard

Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Coolant leak

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

Battery insecure

wiring on this vehicle is a fire hazard

Pass 4 Apr 2009 56,810 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 56,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 May 2007 56,768 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 56,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise excessive oil leak on engine

Pass 20 May 2006 56,335 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 VWE is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc 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 E596 VWE, 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 E596 VWE registered?

E596 VWE is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E596 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E596 VWE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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