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F188 PTP

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 PTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,381 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

corrosion to both front wheel arches

front no. plate cracked

metal ends of both front brake hoses corroded

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

play in drivers seat runners

Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

corrosion to both front wheel arches

front no. plate cracked

metal ends of both front brake hoses corroded

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

play in drivers seat runners

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,323 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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F188 PTP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 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 F188 PTP, 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 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F188 PTP?

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What year was F188 PTP registered?

F188 PTP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F188 PTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 PTP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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