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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))
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
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Vehicle waxoiled - unable to fully inspect components and chassis fully
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
small cracks in n/s/r tyre outer wall
small cracks in o/s/f tyre outer wall
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
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)
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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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