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F746 VFV

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,433 mi
Last recorded61,433 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 VFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 61,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 61,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 56,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 56,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 56,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,303 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 51,084 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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F746 VFV is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F746 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F746 VFV?

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What year was F746 VFV registered?

F746 VFV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F746 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F746 VFV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F746 VFV have outstanding finance?

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