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F561 PPX

1988 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,882 mi
Last recorded65,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF561 PPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 65,882 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 60,534 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 60,534 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,376 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 54,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,351 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 43,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 36,789 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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F561 PPX is a 1988 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F561 PPX, 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 F561 PPX registered?

F561 PPX is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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