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F827 UCW

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,411 mi
Last recorded12,411 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF827 UCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,411 miles

Cab body deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Door corroded (taped over)

chassis and body frame corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 12,411 miles

Cab body deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Door corroded (taped over)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS DONE (8.2.3)

chassis and body frame corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,618 miles

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

body, chassis, brakes and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 10,617 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside drivers door step corroded

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

Nearside bulk head corroded

body chassis brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,974 miles

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

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

Offside centre body frame mounting insecure

corrosion to body/chassis and flat bed frame

corrosion to bulk head area

prop shaft centre bearing slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 5,470 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 5,408 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 3,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 942 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front discs worn.

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

Play in kingpins.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear shockers damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,144 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,109 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 89,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis cab only no body fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2006 78,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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F827 UCW is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F827 UCW, 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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F827 UCW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 1988.

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