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F406 OLC

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,605 mi
Last recorded15,605 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 OLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 13,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 4,407 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 1,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 95,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 89,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 86,449 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 82,775 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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F406 OLC is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F406 OLC, 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 F406 OLC registered?

F406 OLC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F406 OLC safe to buy?

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