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JIL 7604

1988 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

12,833 mi
Last recorded12,833 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 7604
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2007 12,833 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 11,526 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 9,195 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 9,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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JIL 7604 is a 1988 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 JIL 7604, 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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What year was JIL 7604 registered?

JIL 7604 is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is JIL 7604 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 7604 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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