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E938 BKJ

1988 Ford Econoline

White Lpg 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Econoline78,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE938 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all trackrod ends have slight play

front shock absorbers becoming weak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 87,886 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all trackrod ends have slight play

front shock absorbers becoming weak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 87,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level light at rear out

Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front shock absobers weak.

nail nearside rear inner tyre

offsid front bump stop missing

rear tyres deteriated

steering box damp.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,728 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear outter tyres deteriated

front shock absorbers weak.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high level side light o/s/r out

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front droplink washer missing but still secure

slight play in front king pins

Fail 19 Jul 2011 83,536 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front droplink washer missing but still secure

slight play in front king pins

Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S quarter glass missing

Various marker lights not working

Pass 14 May 2010 82,087 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 82,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,880 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of fuel cap.

condition of n/s engine mount.security of fuse box.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,535 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 79,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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E938 BKJ is a 1988 Ford Econoline in White with a 7,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 78,113 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E938 BKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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E938 BKJ is a 1988 Ford Econoline, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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