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E600 MHX

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE600 MHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 74,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 7,136 miles

Oil leak

chassie repaired lots of patchies

foot brake rubber worn

offside front tyre perished

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 7,135 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

chassie repaired lots of patchies

foot brake rubber worn

offside front tyre perished

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,714 miles

Oil leak

chassis heavily plated

Fail 19 Jul 2010 6,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

chassis heavily plated

Fail 2 Oct 2009 6,630 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,630 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2009 6,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 53,124 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind on nearside front and nearside rear brakes.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 53,124 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind on nearside front and nearside rear brakes.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 4,870 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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E600 MHX is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E600 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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E600 MHX is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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