1988 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · E846 ELP
1988 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 May 1988. Recorded mileage 95,545 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E846 ELP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2025
- 95,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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E846 ELP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Ford Transit (E846 ELP) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative when vehicle its not running (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) ”; “Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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