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F736 POR

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

66,011 mi
Last recorded66,011 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF736 POR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 65,453 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in black under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 May 2025 65,453 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in black under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill very rusty and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 65,315 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill very rusty and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 62,784 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn almost on bump stops (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner sill holed out side prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2019 62,784 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn almost on bump stops (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f inner sill holed out side prescribed area

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,310 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side inner sill

Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

near side inner sill

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat runners worn

n/s and o/s sill areas corroded front to rear

o/s/f inner sill/door step area excessively holded/corroded

o/s/f inner sill/door step area excessively holded/corroded

power steering reservoir secured with cable ties

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat runners worn

n/s and o/s sill areas corroded front to rear

o/s/f inner sill/door step area excessively holded/corroded

o/s/f inner sill/door step area excessively holded/corroded

power steering reservoir secured with cable ties

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet lip excessively corroded/covered with tape

hazard switch worn

n/s/f door step area excessively holded/corroded (underside of vehicle

o/s/f door step area excessively holded/corroded (underside of vehicle

power steering reservoir bottle secured with cable tie

Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet lip excessively corroded/covered with tape

n/s/f door step area excessively holded/corroded (underside of vehicle

o/s/f door step area excessively holded/corroded (underside of vehicle

power steering reservoir bottle secured with cable tie

Pass 5 May 2015 52,910 miles

Drivers seat frame worn(play in frame work/runners)

Hazard warning light switch worn

Indicator switch worn

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet corroded repaired with tape

excessive corrosion/holes to nearside front inner sill and door step areas

excessive corrosion/holes to offside front inner-outer sill and door step areas

offside number plate light assb deteriorated

power steering tank secured with cable tie

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,159 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,863 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 46,863 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat frame loose

Pass 6 May 2011 45,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2011 45,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,717 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fan belt slack

o/s wiper blade end split

Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fan belt slack

o/s wiper blade end split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,281 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers seat runners slightly worn

Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers seat runners slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,445 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,380 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,024 miles

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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F736 POR is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F736 POR, 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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F736 POR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 1988.

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