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F842 PCR

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,930 mi
Last recorded87,930 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 PCR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,930 miles

advise front wheel arches rusty

advise nearside rear outer sill rusted not in prescribed area

advise slight play in front king pins

Fail 10 Oct 2007 87,477 miles

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

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

advise front wheel arches rusty

advise mearside rear outer sill rusted not in prescriber area

advise slight play in frontking pins

Fail 13 Oct 2006 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise corrosion in wheel arches

Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,083 miles

advise corrosion in wheel arches

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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F842 PCR is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F842 PCR, 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 F842 PCR registered?

F842 PCR is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F842 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F842 PCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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