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F657 LPU

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 LPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 70,094 miles

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

first skin breaking up on o/s rear spring hanger mounting bracket

n/s rear inner tyre sidewall & tread cracked

o/s front inner wing getting in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2010 70,054 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

first skin breaking up on o/s rear spring hanger mounting bracket

n/s rear inner tyre sidewall & tread cracked

o/s front inner wing getting in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2009 69,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear inner tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 68,360 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear inner tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,557 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s & n/s rear outer tyres cracked sidewalls

Fail 13 Jun 2007 66,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s & n/s rear outer tyres cracked sidewalls

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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F657 LPU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F657 LPU, 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 F657 LPU registered?

F657 LPU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 1988.

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