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F647 YUG

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,160 mi
Last recorded35,160 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 YUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 35,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,943 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,771 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills holed and corroded

o/s chassis outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,672 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,847 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,354 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 12,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 2,668 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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F647 YUG is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F647 YUG, 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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F647 YUG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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