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F742 NYY

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,573 mi
Last recorded88,573 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 NYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2009 88,573 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

bonnet poor closing.engine poor running.

hazard lamp switch poor.stonechip n/s headlamp.front bumper loose.various body corrosion.rear wheel arches corroded.o/s door step corroded.

inner and outer sills corroded.front cross member corroded.rear tyres old and perished.advise replacement.n/s/f tyre punctured.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,692 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

center exhaust corroded and blowing exhaust mountings poor front cross member corroded various underbody corrosion various bushes worn

wipers poor sideplay in handbrake lever various wheel arches corroded front bumper insecure all tyres in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2007 85,692 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

center exhaust corroded and blowing exhaust mountings poor front cross member corroded various underbody corrosion various bushes worn

wipers poor sideplay in handbrake lever various wheel arches corroded front bumper insecure all tyres in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2006 84,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres worn poor & cracking.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 84,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn poor & cracking.

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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F742 NYY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F742 NYY, 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 F742 NYY registered?

F742 NYY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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