1988 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · E167 AKR
1988 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 1988. Recorded mileage 37,850 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E167 AKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2026
- 37,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E167 AKR Mileage History
- 03/05/202325,288 mi
- 01/05/202430,013 mi+4,725 mi
- 07/05/202536,574 mi+6,561 mi
- 07/05/202536,574 mi
- 29/03/202637,850 mi+1,276 mi
Average of roughly 4,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E167 AKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Transit (E167 AKR) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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