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E861 WWU

1988 Ford Bronco

Red Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,199 mi
Last recorded75,199 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Bronco44,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 WWU
MakeFord
ModelBronco
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 75,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 2,531 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 24,047 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 2,341 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake cable resting on exhaust

How Reliable is the Ford Bronco?

Based on 736 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
fog lamp not working 14
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
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E861 WWU is a 1988 Ford Bronco in Red with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Bronco models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,483 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 Bronco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E861 WWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bronco typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Bronco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E861 WWU registered?

E861 WWU is a 1988 Ford Bronco, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E861 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E861 WWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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