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LJZ 8912

1988 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 8912
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 149,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 78,113 miles

Nearside Front step small corrosion but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat been modified but secure at time of test

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 78,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step small corrosion but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached held on with wood screws only (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat been modified but secure at time of test

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

very rusty all over but ok at time of test

Pass 20 May 2019 70,831 miles

ns os rear end of rear spring hanger slight corrossion

slight corrosion near rear compensator valve customer pressented with grease covering chassi

Fail 20 May 2019 70,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ns os rear end of rear spring hanger slight corrossion

slight corrosion near rear compensator valve customer pressented with grease covering chassi

Pass 10 May 2018 69,567 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator valve (3.3.A.2)

n\s o\s front tyres need replacing

n\s o\s rear chassisi slightly corroded but doesnt effect brakeing or steering

Fail 10 May 2018 69,567 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator valve (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s o\s front tyres need replacing

n\s o\s rear chassisi slightly corroded but doesnt effect brakeing or steering

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking around engine area can not pin point location (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to suspension components and chassis rails

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,242 miles

Oil leak

bare wires at junction behind driver seat

front brake discs pitted/corroded

offside rear lamp unit lighting dimmer than nearside

patches of corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

speedo illumination poor

Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

bare wires at junction behind driver seat

front brake discs pitted/corroded

offside rear lamp unit lighting dimmer than nearside

patches of corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

speedo illumination poor

Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 86,515 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,515 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,675 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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LJZ 8912 is a 1988 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,498cc 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 LJZ 8912, 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 LJZ 8912 registered?

LJZ 8912 is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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