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F747 SMH

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,644 mi
Last recorded8,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 SMH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 8,644 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 8,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 8,592 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 8,577 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 8,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 8,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,559 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 8,552 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,541 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 8,538 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 8,510 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,463 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 8,463 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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F747 SMH is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F747 SMH, 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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F747 SMH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1988.

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