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F997 XCY

1988 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,316 mi
Last recorded33,316 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 XCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,316 miles

corrosion to chassis and wheelarches

handbrake travel high

lift in offside kingpin

various minor leaks throughout exhaust system - rear box slight fouling on offside rear leaf spring

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,696 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,069 miles

Oil leak

emissions fluctuating

front brake discs corroded

minor leak from front exhaust joint

rear exhaust system corroding

rear leaf spring bushes perished and splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

tested with two passenger seats fitted

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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F997 XCY is a 1988 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F997 XCY, 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 F997 XCY registered?

F997 XCY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 1988.

Is F997 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F997 XCY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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