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F83 YOJ

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 YOJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,361 miles

lift in offside nearside front king pins

Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,359 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

lift in offside nearside front king pins

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,584 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded due to lack of uses

Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 72,696 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 72,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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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F83 YOJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F83 YOJ, 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 F83 YOJ registered?

F83 YOJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F83 YOJ safe to buy?

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