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PIL 9231

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,689 mi
Last recorded58,689 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 9231
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,250 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,782 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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PIL 9231 is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PIL 9231, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIL 9231 registered?

PIL 9231 is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is PIL 9231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 9231 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PIL 9231 have outstanding finance?

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