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F794 LKE

1988 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF794 LKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,005 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,005 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,948 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play droparm/draglink (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 88,944 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play droparm/draglink (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,092 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 87,090 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,067 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 84,066 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air filter not fitted

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust rubber mount badly split

Gearbox oil leak

Reverse light not working

Front pads very badly breaking

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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F794 LKE is a 1988 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F794 LKE, 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

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What year was F794 LKE registered?

F794 LKE is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F794 LKE safe to buy?

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