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ABY 388Y

1982 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,169 mi
Last recorded69,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABY 388Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 61,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 60,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 53,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 51,636 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,124 miles

condition o/s/f disc inner

Pass 4 May 2011 40,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake disc corrosion

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 39,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaks

Fail 5 May 2010 39,315 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2009 38,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,956 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,831 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear rear inner brake plate damged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,740 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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ABY 388Y is a 1982 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABY 388Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABY 388Y registered?

ABY 388Y is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is ABY 388Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABY 388Y shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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