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F433 HNU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,581 mi
Last recorded81,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 HNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,581 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 81,566 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,071 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 81,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion front arches (both) (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion front arches (both) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,166 miles

Front front cross member been heavily welded and under sealed in past

Offside Rear inner sill corroded middle to rear

under body of van has been heavily welded in past and under sealed

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co levels too high on idle (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near top shock mount corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front front cross member been heavily welded

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

van under body been heavily welded and under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,161 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member top and bottom corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 78,356 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 78,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,294 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 78,294 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slignt ovality to o/s/r brake drum.

Small hole + corrosion @ panel section under the drivers step.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,470 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 76,470 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake pads appears very low (close to legal limit).

battery insecure

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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F433 HNU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F433 HNU, 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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F433 HNU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F433 HNU safe to buy?

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