MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure
wiring on this vehicle is a fire hazard
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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