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XIJ 3200

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,084 mi
Last recorded81,084 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIJ 3200
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 81,084 miles

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,861 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

drivers seat has minor play in some moving parts

exhaust mounted close to suspension mount

multiple locations of surface corrosion

wipers slightly worn

Fail 20 Sep 2018 80,680 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some of welding repairs of poor quality

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Various holes caused by corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported From battery to inside cab (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Unable to turn off fog lamp (1.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Slight bind offside rear brake

Various holes caused by corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all tyres perished

deisel mess around injectors

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

offside front sub-frame bush locking split pin missing unable to determine if securing nut is a lock tread nut

offside sill corroded

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,127 miles

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

Offside park brake binding

Fail 31 Mar 2012 72,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside park brake binding

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,596 miles

front steps corroded and holed

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,595 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside step well corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,038 miles

wewlding to o/s/f main chassis

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,762 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

some corrosion o/s/f main chassis and n/s step. and o/s/f inner wing

Fail 29 Apr 2008 66,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,656 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,966 miles

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

surface rust nearside front door shut

surface rust nearside front door shut

surface rust offside front wheel arch

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,402 miles

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

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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XIJ 3200 is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XIJ 3200, 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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XIJ 3200 is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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