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N88 HUB

1997 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,889 mi
Last recorded31,889 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 HUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,638 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 31,638 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,876 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,885 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,885 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded/ holed (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at silencer, silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,433 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on sills and arches

corrosion on underside and body

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,518 miles

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

offside rear wheel arch corroded

side door damaged

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,526 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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N88 HUB is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 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 N88 HUB, 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 29 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N88 HUB registered?

N88 HUB is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is N88 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 HUB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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