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F642 NTP

1988 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 NTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 95,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 93,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,217 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F642 NTP is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F642 NTP, 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 F642 NTP registered?

F642 NTP is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F642 NTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F642 NTP shows 6 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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