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E601 RWW

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

91,038 mi
Last recorded91,038 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE601 RWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 91,038 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 91,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 90,414 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 8 May 2015 90,414 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 9 May 2014 89,342 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 89,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 889,499 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 889,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 88,765 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 88,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 87,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,447 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer side walls

Fail 22 Jul 2010 87,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,634 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 84,968 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 84,959 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 81,705 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 81,696 miles

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

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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E601 RWW is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 E601 RWW, 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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E601 RWW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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