CarVerify

Free Car Check

F830 GLG

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,920 mi
Last recorded87,920 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF830 GLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,600 miles

corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 85,380 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front wish arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing both front buckles (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,606 miles

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

rear wheel arches poor

Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,797 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four wheelarches getting poor

Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four wheelarches getting poor

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,088 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 80,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,744 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Vehicle will not idle. Cuts out.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,393 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 78,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 68,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 67,945 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,945 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,571 miles

oil leak

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F830 GLG is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F830 GLG, 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

How do I check the history of F830 GLG?

You can check the full history of F830 GLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F830 GLG registered?

F830 GLG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is F830 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F830 GLG shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F830 GLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F830 GLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.