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F49 YOL

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

87,892 mi
Last recorded87,892 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 YOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2006 87,892 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Inner Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.3a)

battery need's securing

offside front inner tyre tread started to wear

rear cab need's a clean

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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F49 YOL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F49 YOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F49 YOL registered?

F49 YOL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F49 YOL safe to buy?

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