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F393 UTW

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 UTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside wiper split

rear spring bushes worn

slight lift in both king-pins

Fail 24 Aug 2010 92,433 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside wiper split

rear spring bushes worn

slight lift in both king-pins

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,387 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 92,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 92,309 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,262 miles

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

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

near side rear floor corroded

off side front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 90,502 miles

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

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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F393 UTW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 F393 UTW, 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 38 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 F393 UTW registered?

F393 UTW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F393 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F393 UTW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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