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F976 OHU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

874 mi
Last recorded874 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 OHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 100,628 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,974 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 98,974 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 97,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,412 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 96,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,300 miles

corrosion at front brake disc's

corrosion at offside rear inner sill

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,877 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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F976 OHU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F976 OHU, 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 F976 OHU registered?

F976 OHU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F976 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F976 OHU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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