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F956 DHG

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,006 mi
Last recorded43,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 DHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 43,006 miles

Nearside Front inner step corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 42,707 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 42,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,290 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 39,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 39,590 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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F956 DHG is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F956 DHG, 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 F956 DHG registered?

F956 DHG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F956 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F956 DHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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