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F648 VJX

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF648 VJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,497 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,472 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,689 miles

185R14C tyres fitted to front and 195R14C tyres fitted to the rear axles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust temporary repaired with cable ties

near and offside headlight aims on minimum height limit at the time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

headlight aims are on minimum height limit at the time of test

offside center outer sill corroded outside the prescribed area

offside rear outer sill corroded putside the prescribed area

slight play in offside steering arm rear track rod end ball

Fail 25 Jul 2012 46,462 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight aims are on minimum height limit at the time of test

offside center outer sill corroded outside the prescribed area

offside rear outer sill corroded putside the prescribed area

slight play in offside steering arm rear track rod end ball

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,564 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

near and offside headlight aims on minimum height limits

Fail 9 Jul 2010 30,789 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,996 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 28,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,811 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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F648 VJX is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F648 VJX, 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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F648 VJX is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 1988.

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