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F822 FKJ

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,106 mi
Last recorded54,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,106 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise smoke from exhaust on initial start up.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,649 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 52,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,028 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,672 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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F822 FKJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 F822 FKJ, 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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What year was F822 FKJ registered?

F822 FKJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F822 FKJ safe to buy?

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