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F855 BAH

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,139 mi
Last recorded18,139 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF855 BAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 18,139 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2008 17,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,189 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 14,189 miles

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

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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F855 BAH is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F855 BAH, 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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F855 BAH is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 1988.

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