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F488 OOW

1988 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,880 mi
Last recorded29,880 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 OOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 29,880 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,880 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 24,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s - o/s front disc slightly scored

Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,113 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 10,113 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,218 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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F488 OOW is a 1988 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F488 OOW, 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 F488 OOW registered?

F488 OOW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F488 OOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F488 OOW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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