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F764 TEL

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,906 mi
Last recorded48,906 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF764 TEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STONE CHIPED

UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE RUST (UNDER SEALED)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 48,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STONE CHIPED

UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE RUST (UNDER SEALED)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,573 miles

Offside front slight wheel hub play

Offside rear axle slight oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear top shock absorber mounting corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,897 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear top shock absorber mounting corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 5,694 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 5,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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F764 TEL is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F764 TEL, 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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F764 TEL is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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