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F893 VCV

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,182 mi
Last recorded37,182 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 VCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2016 37,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear of cab and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,747 miles

Rear of cab corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 36,747 miles

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

Rear of cab corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,440 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,205 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 36,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,885 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,545 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,634 miles

Base of cab to chassis joining rusted.

Both side front spring mountings starting to corrode..

Front springs u-bolts loose

Front valance very rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front kingpin has slight play

Rear body/floor section channels rusted.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 34,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Base of cab to chassis joining rusted.

Front springs u-bolts loose

Front valance very rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front kingpin has slight play

Rear body/floor section channels rusted.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,125 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,125 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 33,418 miles

Front chassis corroding.

Rear chassis points corroding.

Rear floor of body corroding.

Slight play in offside front kingpin.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 32,595 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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F893 VCV is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F893 VCV, 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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F893 VCV is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1988.

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