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F791 SJT

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

3,715 mi
Last recorded3,715 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF791 SJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 3,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 2,100 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis area both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 98,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab step area. sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis area both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,177 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all under body components corroded braking , steering & suspension front to rear

all under body components front to rear covered with under seal limiting checks

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

under bonnet corroded

welding covered with under seal limiting checks

Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,176 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step x3 / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all under body components corroded braking , steering & suspension front to rear

all under body components front to rear covered with under seal limiting checks

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

under bonnet corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 98,002 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,692 miles

Nearside under bonnet corroded

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

Underbody covered with underseal

Fail 21 Aug 2017 97,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside under bonnet corroded

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

Underbody covered with underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear bake slightly binding

Underbody covered with underseal front to rear

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,319 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty fog lamp stays on (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear bake slightly binding

Underbody covered with underseal front to rear

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise drivers+passenger seats worn

unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Fail 3 Aug 2015 96,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise drivers+passenger seats worn

unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,517 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

drivers+passenger seats worn

unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Fail 5 Aug 2014 96,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

unable to visually inspect front brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2013 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,091 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 93,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,208 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

serface corrosion to rear underneath of van and chassis both sides

Fail 18 May 2011 87,190 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,855 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f o/sill ann inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed areas

Fail 4 Feb 2010 86,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f o/sill ann inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,439 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,555 miles

both front steel to flexy pipes corroded

engine oil leak

front chasis legs corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,103 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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F791 SJT is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 F791 SJT, 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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F791 SJT is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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