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Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected centre chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
no seat belts fitted to rear seat
smasll play in steering at steering wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
no seat belts fitted to rear seat
smasll play in steering at steering wheel
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Propshaft component defective
both front seats woberley
play steering box
slight play both front king pins/wheel bearings have play
various slight corrosion underneth/pipes hoses/ferrules det/corroding
various steering balljoints have play
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Propshaft component defective
both front seats woberley
play steering box
slight play both front king pins/wheel bearings have play
various slight corrosion underneth/pipes hoses/ferrules det/corroding
various steering balljoints have play
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F701 XVG is a 1988 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F701 XVG, 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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F701 XVG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 1988.
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