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JEF 391W

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,663 mi
Last recorded46,663 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 391W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,663 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,453 miles

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas various locations

some wear / play suspension king pins

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,415 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 39,670 miles

Clutch anti-slip rubber missing.

Corrosion forming on and near prescribed area's.

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

General movement in steering/suspension.

Oil leak.

Pass 21 May 2015 36,415 miles

Coolant leak

General corrosion on all steering and suspension components

General corrosion on body

OSR tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 35,852 miles

general play steering and suspension

some corrosion and repairs on and near prescribed areas

suspension bushes worn , and some deteriorating

tyres perishing on sides

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,678 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTISLIP MISSING

VARIOUS POINTS OF CORROSION THROUGHT VEHICLE

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,270 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,437 miles

FRONT X MEMBER CORRODED

N/S/R INNER TYRE FLAT AND HAS NAIL IN IT

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,410 miles

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

Coolant leak

N/S/R INNER TYRE FLAT

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,531 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,519 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 21,519 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,973 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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JEF 391W is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JEF 391W, 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 JEF 391W registered?

JEF 391W is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is JEF 391W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 391W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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