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F985 OFJ

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,824 mi
Last recorded97,824 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,824 miles

oil pressure switch leaking

rear cab floor rusted and holed not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2006 95,622 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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F985 OFJ is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F985 OFJ, 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 F985 OFJ registered?

F985 OFJ is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F985 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F985 OFJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F985 OFJ have outstanding finance?

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