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F868 HNJ

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,008 mi
Last recorded25,008 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 25,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 22,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member coated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine bay inner wings coated with underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,561 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 20,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 17,355 miles

Offside sill corroded also some welding repairs

slight exhaust leak centre section

Pass 21 Apr 2020 16,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,310 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 14,308 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,726 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 12,903 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 12,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 11,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,169 miles

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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F868 HNJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F868 HNJ, 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 F868 HNJ registered?

F868 HNJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F868 HNJ safe to buy?

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