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F424 WNH

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

40,580 mi
Last recorded40,580 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 WNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,580 miles

various parts of body corroding

Pass 1 May 2014 37,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside front inner + outer sills holed + corroded

corrosion to brake pipes + front brake ferrules

corrosion to offside front + rear wheel arches

general underbody corrosion

tape used to cover nearside front and nearside rear corroded wheel arches

Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,704 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both nearside and offside front inner + outer sills holed + corroded

corrosion to brake pipes + front brake ferrules

corrosion to offside front + rear wheel arches

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 35,004 miles

Offside front brake disc inner face badly corroded.

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,989 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake disc inner face badly corroded.

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,458 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel arch badly corroded.

Offside front brake disc inner face in poor condition.

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel arch badly corroded.

Offside front brake disc inner face in poor condition.

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.

battery insecure

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 31,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

deterioration to offside front brake disc

slight corrosion various body panels

Fail 5 May 2011 31,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

deterioration to offside front brake disc

slight corrosion various body panels

Pass 17 May 2010 28,021 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch/wing.

damage to offside rear light lens.

surface rust on various brake hose ferrules.

Fail 15 May 2010 28,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch/wing.

damage to offside rear light lens.

surface rust on various brake hose ferrules.

Pass 16 May 2009 24,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front wheel arch

Fail 11 May 2009 24,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion nearside front wheel arch

Pass 17 May 2008 21,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rust on nearside front wheel arche

Fail 27 Oct 2007 20,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 18,010 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 17,881 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

advise under body rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2005 16,683 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY/LIFT IN N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Fail 11 Aug 2005 16,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH

SLIGHT PLAY/LIFT IN N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

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 WNH is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNH, 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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F424 WNH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 1988.

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