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F679 FKO

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,411 mi
Last recorded87,411 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF679 FKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,411 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Stiff in operation. Sprayed with wd40 to free off (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,360 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,682 miles

SLIGHT RUST ON FLOOR OF VAN

Pass 6 Apr 2013 82,670 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,728 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,258 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 77,504 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 76,681 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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F679 FKO is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F679 FKO, 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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F679 FKO is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 1988.

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