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F744 PUY

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,070 mi
Last recorded67,070 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF744 PUY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,070 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Nov 2007 67,064 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2006 66,362 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 66,342 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,457 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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F744 PUY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F744 PUY, 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 F744 PUY registered?

F744 PUY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 1988.

Is F744 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F744 PUY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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