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E136 JRF

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,395 mi
Last recorded29,395 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 JRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,395 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both doors slightly corroded

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,890 miles

Oil leak ()

both doors corroded

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, cross members and inner flitches slightly corroded

slight play in drivers seat mechanism

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Jun 2017

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail badly in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back cabin panel ( inside ) (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep under sill in several places (5.2.6)

both doors corroded

Oil leak ()

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, cross members and inner flitches slightly corroded

slight play in drivers seat mechanism

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

genaral surface corrosion

windscreen cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2016 25,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

genaral surface corrosion

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 22,387 miles

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,412 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front disc corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 18,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,554 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 16,553 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 15,797 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,832 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 13,832 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,051 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 5,051 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 2,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 2,908 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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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E136 JRF is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 E136 JRF, 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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E136 JRF is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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