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both front coil springs corroding.
Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak from front and rear exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both front coil springs corroding.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excess free travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.52% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing by shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excess free travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing
Nearside rear brake binding
Rumble from offside front wheel bearing
Some inbalance on rear footbrake
Centre Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside 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)
Damage to front number plate
Drivers seat needs securing
Excess brake pedal travel
Washer jets need adjusting
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake inballence
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F697 TEL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F697 TEL, 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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F697 TEL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.
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