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F580 DVU

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

47,283 mi
Last recorded47,283 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF580 DVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 47,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,545 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,128 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,128 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 38,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 38,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Both Front Inner Arches Corroded

Floor Corroded

Oil leak

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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F580 DVU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F580 DVU, 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 F580 DVU registered?

F580 DVU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F580 DVU safe to buy?

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