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F43 PVH

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,882 mi
Last recorded42,882 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF43 PVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,882 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,102 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 21 May 2019 40,690 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting (Severely in places)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

N/S Sill corroded & holed @ front (Outside prescribed area)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear lights & indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp intensity slightly reduced on both lamps

Pass 21 May 2018 39,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill holed but not structural

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear and both front tyres perishing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lights have slight interference when other lamps illuminated

Pass 18 May 2017 39,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R & Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Small hole (On limit for MOT test) (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 18 May 2017 39,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R & Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Small hole (On limit for MOT test) (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,047 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,202 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 38,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,149 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 38,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,596 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 36,566 miles

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

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

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

offside rear inner whell arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2007 35,131 miles

Auxillery battery loose † †Front brake pads low in thickness † †Exhaust rear box blowing † †Slight corrosion to drivers side step † †-------------------------------------

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,916 miles

both inner sills corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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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F43 PVH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F43 PVH, 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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F43 PVH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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