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F806 NWC

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,316 mi
Last recorded73,316 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF806 NWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,316 miles

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

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

rear chassis rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,510 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to chassis and underside of body

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lens deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2016 72,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to chassis and underside of body

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,260 miles

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

front offsid and nearside brake hose metal part corroded

nrarside hedlamp slightly low

rear nearside brake silght binding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,655 miles

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

heavy welding also underseal under vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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

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

heavy welding also underseal under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,798 miles

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front tyre pereshing

oil leak

rear to load valve metal brake pipe forming rust

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,054 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 69,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,590 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 68,590 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre rod steering bent

near side rear outer tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,647 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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F806 NWC is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F806 NWC, 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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F806 NWC is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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