MOT Status
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87,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside vehicle wax oiled heavily
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
underside vehicle wax oiled heavily
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all blacked (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x4 (5.3.2 (d))
under side blacked
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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F708 YDA is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 F708 YDA, 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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What year was F708 YDA registered?
F708 YDA is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 1988.
Is F708 YDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F708 YDA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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