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F888 SMD

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,388 mi
Last recorded71,388 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 SMD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,286 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Note: Slight play detected in prop-shaft centre bearings and U.Js.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,160 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Note: Slight play detected in prop-shaft centre bearings and U.Js.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,256 miles

chassis in poor condition several repairs

Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front step corroded to excess just outside prescribed area

Fail 22 Jan 2013 55,213 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insicure

both floor stepes corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,138 miles

engine smoky under acceleration

freeplay in steering

front brake pads appear wearing low

offside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected

play in offside inner steering ball joint

steps corroded through - not considered criteria

Fail 12 Aug 2010 53,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine smoky under acceleration

freeplay in steering

front brake pads appear wearing low

offside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected

play in offside inner steering ball joint

steps corroded through - not considered criteria

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,867 miles

corrosion to chassis rails, wheelarches and steps

engine smoky under acceleration

exhaust blow from downpipe

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads appear wearing thin

fuel smell - no leak found

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

offside rear braks slight bind

offside rear inner tyre wearing edge

steering slight heaviness and tight

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,883 miles

'knock' from lower steering coupling are - no fault found

corrosion to chassis, wheelarches and steps

engine smoky under acceleration

freeplay in steering

fuel smell - no physical leak found

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

offside rear inner tyre worn edges

offside rear outer tyre wearing near limit

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,882 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

'knock' from lower steering coupling are - no fault found

corrosion to chassis, wheelarches and steps

engine smoky under acceleration

freeplay in steering

fuel smell - no physical leak found

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

offside rear inner tyre worn edges

offside rear outer tyre wearing near limit

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,292 miles

front brake pads appear low

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis, arches and steps

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

minor leak from front exhaust section

play in steering

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,132 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis rails

dampness around brake compensator valve - suggest attention

door steps corroded through - not criteria

engine smoky

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

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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F888 SMD is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F888 SMD, 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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F888 SMD is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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