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F687 HTV

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,430 mi
Last recorded63,430 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 HTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,430 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No. 970106996236 Dated 23/10/2006 Note: on retest ,poor repair covered in underseal to N/S /F spring mount

Fail 23 Oct 2006 63,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber worn

Free play in steering, Just acceptable,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front crossmember corroded

Lift in kingpin, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ns front wing and rear door corroded, sharp edges covered with tape, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Ns track rod end gaiter split

Nsf Seat Belt Fraying

Oil Leaks

Osf spring mount corroded

Osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear leaf springs slightly displaced

Rear spring mount bushes perished

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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F687 HTV is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F687 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F687 HTV registered?

F687 HTV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F687 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F687 HTV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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