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F981 XTG

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

51,359 mi
Last recorded51,359 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 XTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,359 miles

3 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 51,322 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 58,281 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 pasenger seats fitted at tim of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F981 XTG is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F981 XTG, 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 F981 XTG registered?

F981 XTG is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F981 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F981 XTG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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