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F896 RMM

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,957 mi
Last recorded25,957 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF896 RMM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 25,957 miles

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

all brake lines smeard with grease

compleet chassis coverd in plates and underseal

Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake lines smeard with grease

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,247 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

compleet chassis coverd in thick underseal

front brakes lightly binding

Fail 16 Jan 2009 21,204 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perrished

compleet chassis coverd in thick underseal

front brakes lightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,021 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system not leaking fumes but has been got at with a man with fiber glass

front tyres difrent sise to the rears

Pass 17 May 2006 5,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear leef springs slightly displaced.

Fail 27 Apr 2006 5,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear leef springs slightly displaced.

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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F896 RMM 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 F896 RMM, 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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F896 RMM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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