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F984 GAU

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,297 mi
Last recorded4,297 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 GAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 4,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

bodywork and underbody in poor condition due to corrosion

inner wheel arches corroded

o/s door step slightly corroded

oil leaks

play in steering

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various steering and suspension components corroded

wear to front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2012 2,817 miles

both n/s/r tyres tread low

chassis and floor pans corroded previous signs of repairs

fuel filler cap seal perrishing and cracking still maintains seal

lots of corrosion and previous repairs to body and chassis

n/s/ inner wheel arch corroded hole but not structual

n/s/f door step corroded previous signs of repairs

n/s/r outer brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch corroded and previous signs of repairs

rear suspension components heavily corroded

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

very slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 30 Jul 2012 2,815 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both n/s/r tyres tread low

chassis and floor pans corroded previous signs of repairs

fuel filler cap seal perrishing and cracking still maintains seal

lots of corrosion and previous repairs to body and chassis

n/s/ inner wheel arch corroded hole but not structual

n/s/f door step corroded previous signs of repairs

n/s/r outer brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch corroded and previous signs of repairs

rear suspension components heavily corroded

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

very slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,150 miles

both rear tyres worn very low 1.6mm and carking

corrosion all over the body

miss fire fron engine

o s r inner tyre worn to 1.6mm and nail in tread

oil level low and bad oil leaks

play in o s f king pin

play in steering joint

steering box wet with oil

under body corroded and pre wellding all over cahsse and body

Fail 26 Jul 2011 1,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn very low 1.6mm and carking

corrosion all over the body

miss fire fron engine

o s r inner tyre worn to 1.6mm and nail in tread

oil level low and bad oil leaks

play in o s f king pin

play in steering joint

steering box wet with oil

under body corroded and pre wellding all over cahsse and body

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,664 miles

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

all four rear tyres heavily cracked/worn low

brake pipe metal ends heavily corroded , fuel tank straps heavily corroded

corrosion to rear cab structure , park brake return springs broken / corroded

front grille not fully secure

heavy engine/gear box oil leaks , plat to steering box , play to o/s/f wheel bearing , slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle body work in poor condition

vehicle under body heavily corroded within M.O.T perscribed areas

wear/perrishing/cracking to various steering & suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,659 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four rear tyres heavily cracked/worn low

brake pipe metal ends heavily corroded , fuel tank straps heavily corroded

corrosion to rear cab structure , park brake return springs broken / corroded

front grille not fully secure

heavy engine/gear box oil leaks , plat to steering box , play to o/s/f wheel bearing , slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

vehicle body work in poor condition

vehicle under body heavily corroded within M.O.T perscribed areas

wear/perrishing/cracking to various steering & suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,925 miles

all rear tyres close to the limit

front inner arches corroded + front and rear chassis corroded & has had major welding repairs

slight freeplay from steering box

Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,503 miles

Corrosion to cross member,floor,chassis,inner arches and cab back panel.

Lift in king pins.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 93,447 miles

Corrosion to chassis,inner arches and front panel. Corrosion to brake pipes. O/s/f tyre ON limit. N/s/r tyre underinflated.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,471 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 90,471 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front inner steps corroding

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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F984 GAU is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F984 GAU, 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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F984 GAU is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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