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F839 VNH

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,152 mi
Last recorded11,152 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF839 VNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 11,152 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 11,023 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 11,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 10,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 9,820 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 9,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 8,628 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 8,624 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre prop bearing deteriorated

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall slight cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 4,556 miles

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

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

tipper ram oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2008 4,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

tipper ram oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 1,553 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f outer crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2007 1,468 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f outer crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2006 97,010 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 96,948 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slight lift in o/s king pin

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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F839 VNH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F839 VNH, 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 F839 VNH registered?

F839 VNH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 1988.

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