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F677 SVH

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

353 mi
Last recorded353 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF677 SVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 353 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp resembles a Christmas tree (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch 40cm long (inner to inner lip) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength door step /inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength back panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front disk fluctuating slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

front disks inner edge have light corrosion

n/s/r inner rear rear arch corroded and holed but out of a suspension mounting point

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,252 miles

o/s/f door step corroded and holed out of a prescribed area

underseal applied thickly to underside and outer sills

windscreen has damage caused by water ingress to o/s/f lower of screen out of drivers view

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,404 miles

o/s front doorstep corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front door steps corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,829 miles

n/s seatbelt anchorage unusual

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s seatbelt anchorage unusual

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,092 miles

all tyres in poor condition(cracks in tread and side walls)

brake pipes corroded.

chassis corroded and has had lots of welding repairs.

front brake discs poor.

front springs corroded.

front wipers poor.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear spring mounting bushes poor.

slight exhaust leak.

slight play in both front seats.

suspension bushes and joints poor.

welding repairs heavily coated in underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

all tyres in poor condition(cracks in tread and side walls)

brake pipes corroded.

chassis corroded and has had lots of welding repairs.

front brake discs poor.

front springs corroded.

front wipers poor.

no spare wheel.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear spring mounting bushes poor.

slight exhaust leak.

slight play in both front seats.

suspension bushes and joints poor.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,081 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,107 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 94,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 91,800 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 91,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,947 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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F677 SVH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F677 SVH, 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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F677 SVH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 1988.

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