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E108 YGK

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

15,878 mi
Last recorded15,878 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE108 YGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 15,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil around deff

Pass 19 Feb 2021 15,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

oil around deff

Pass 24 Feb 2020 15,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly both side (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat belt does not retttact fully

Offside number plate light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 15,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly both side (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat belt does not retttact fully

Offside number plate light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 15,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt does not retract fully

Pass 8 Feb 2018 15,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt does not fully retract

Offside Rear outer tyre pressure is low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 15,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt does not fully retract

Offside Rear outer tyre pressure is low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 15,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside seat belt webbing slow to retract

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 15,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front indicator loose

Offside seat belt webbing slow to retract

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 15,575 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring eye rear bush worn (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower excess corrosion inner front panel coroded & holed

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 25 Jan 2016 15,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring eye rear bush worn (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower excess corrosion inner front panel coroded & holed

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 15,418 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 15,415 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear outer tyre uneven wear.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 151,257 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 148,689 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 148,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 146,909 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 143,900 miles

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

play in steering box

slight lift king pins

Pass 18 Jan 2011 143,900 miles

play in steering box

slight lift king pins

Fail 26 Jan 2010 141,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 141,991 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 136,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 136,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 130,734 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 130,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2006 12,442 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,442 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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E108 YGK is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 E108 YGK, 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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E108 YGK is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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