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LIW 4731

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

11,840 mi
Last recorded11,840 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 4731
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 11,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 11,526 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside has been undersealed - unable to fully inspect components

Pass 11 Jun 2024 10,983 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 9,991 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and top of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 8,921 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded close to top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 8,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 5,029 miles

Vehicle waxoiled - unable to fully inspect components and chassis fully

Pass 26 Jul 2018 1,990 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 1,074 miles

general underbody corrosion.

n.s.f tyre wearing close to legal limit.

n.s.r leafspring displacement bracket cracked.

o.s.r leafspring displacement bracket missing.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 1,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion.

battery light on.

leaf spring displacement bracket cracked n.s.r.

leaf spring displacement bracket missing o.s.r.

n.s.f tyre wearing close to legal limit.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 97,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,975 miles

Advise N/S rear brake check.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S front bearing starting to be noisey.

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

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

O/S battery tray corroded.

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

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

Rear diff bearings noisey when wheels rotated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corroision outside of prescibed areas.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,257 miles

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

both batterys insecure

slight noise from near side front wheel bearing

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both batterys insecure

slight noise from near side front wheel bearing

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,063 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear half shaft outer seal leaking

there are cracks in the outer walls of the nearside front and rear tyres, not deep enough to expose the canvas

Fail 15 Jun 2010 79,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear half shaft outer seal leaking

there are cracks in the outer walls of the nearside front and rear tyres, not deep enough to expose the canvas

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,564 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 77,564 miles

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

nearside and offside front chassis rusty and weak by spring mounting

Pass 24 Jun 2008 76,966 miles

small cracks in n/s/r tyre outer wall

small cracks in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Jun 2008 76,966 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

small cracks in n/s/r tyre outer wall

small cracks in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,180 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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LIW 4731 is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LIW 4731, 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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LIW 4731 is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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