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KIG 8435

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 8435
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,094 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 69,806 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x pipe to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector very dull (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front (2.4.A.3)

both front front shock absorbers have limited damping effect

inner step area corroded

underside all quite corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 68,629 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported going to rear (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage body (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on dash (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking both sides rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

underside all quite corroded

both front shock absorbers have very little damping effect

Fail 29 Nov 2016 68,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 67,704 miles

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of van corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,746 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2009 63,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,109 miles

Oil leak

front and rear chassis corroding in poor condition, rear exhaust repaired in poor condition,

front inner wings corroding in poor condition, front archs poor

offside door step poor condition

Fail 22 May 2007 58,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 54,903 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KIG 8435 is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KIG 8435, 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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KIG 8435 is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 1988.

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