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F821 EGG

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 EGG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,167 miles

n/s/f seat has been removed (ice cream van )

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f seat has been removed (ice cream van )

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,746 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,270 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,261 miles

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 69,757 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service 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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F821 EGG 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 F821 EGG, 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 F821 EGG registered?

F821 EGG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F821 EGG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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