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F933 NVW

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF933 NVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2010 94,057 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 77,934 miles

FRONT PADS LOW. N/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED

N/S KINGPIN SLIGHT LIFT. TRAVEL AT STEERING WHEEL. VARIOUS FLUID LEAKS

CENTRE BEARING COLLAPSED

Fail 8 May 2008 77,889 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TRAVEL AT STEERING WHEEL. VARIOUS FLUID LEAKS. FRONT PADS VERY LOW. N/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED.

CENTRE BEARING COLLAPSED

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,888 miles

as previous223379057116

Fail 8 Jun 2007 67,704 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES COORODED. †N/S REAR LENSE DAMAGED. †REVERSE LIGHT LENSES DAMAGED. †O/S FRONT LOWER SILL/PANEL, TWO AREAS(OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED FAILURE ZONES) †REAR CAB UNERSIDE FLOOR CORRODED. †REAR UNDERSIDE LIGHT LENSE BOX SECTION CORRODED.

Pass 5 May 2006 67,195 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 67,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

play in both front 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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F933 NVW 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 42.9%.

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 F933 NVW, 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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What year was F933 NVW registered?

F933 NVW is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 1988.

Is F933 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F933 NVW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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