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F591 HGW

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF591 HGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,824 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,812 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight movement in offside front

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,452 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strenght plate corrosion fron of leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside and nearside body and arches are corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Underside is generally corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 62,143 miles

fan belt missing

filler in wheel arches

pas pump pully bent

Fail 17 May 2012 62,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fan belt missing

filler in wheel arches

pas pump pully bent

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,975 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,594 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf wheel arch starting to corrode

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,062 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 61,062 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

osf outer sill tender due to corrosion

osr lower quarter holed and corroded not within p.a

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,572 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 58,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 57,631 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 57,631 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F591 HGW is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F591 HGW, 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 F591 HGW registered?

F591 HGW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F591 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F591 HGW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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