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F807 OOT

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,477 mi
Last recorded38,477 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF807 OOT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 38,477 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 38,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 37,500 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 37,011 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 35,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 30,540 miles

Advise a heatshield to be fabricated to protect electrical wires from exhaust

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play suspect adjustment req (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play suspect adjustment req (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 29,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 26,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 24,343 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 24,340 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x member o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 21,890 miles

slight leak on exhaust manifold

Pass 27 May 2015 19,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,241 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 17,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,425 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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F807 OOT is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F807 OOT, 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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F807 OOT is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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