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F721 NDL

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

39,921 mi
Last recorded39,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 NDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,054 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 39,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,070 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier o/s and n/s (4.13 (a) (i))

something loose in n/s rear brake

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust required shortly (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases required shortly (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 37,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust required shortly (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases required shortly (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 37,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,875 miles

front under sills and chassis legs surface rust

oil leak

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 17 Aug 2015 36,875 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front under sills and chassis legs surface rust

oil leak

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,851 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2014 31,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear chassis rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,328 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 31,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 30,089 miles

front under sills surface rust

rear of chassis very rusty

Fail 15 May 2012 30,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front under sills surface rust

rear of chassis very rusty

Pass 16 May 2011 28,280 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,147 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 28,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F721 NDL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F721 NDL, 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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F721 NDL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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