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F424 PHU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,757 mi
Last recorded12,757 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 PHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 12,757 miles

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

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

offside front outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 May 2014 9,277 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 9,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on offside front outer sill, not within prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2013 4,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 2,502 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion below battery tray

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 23 May 2012 2,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion below battery tray

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 99,261 miles

light cracks off side rear tyre wall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 97,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 96,550 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 94,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 91,735 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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F424 PHU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F424 PHU, 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.

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What year was F424 PHU registered?

F424 PHU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 1988.

Is F424 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F424 PHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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