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A20 CLY

1988 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017

front inner wheel arches corroding

oil leak

sills corroding

Pass 15 May 2015 621,150 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear chassis weld repairs and corrosion

front crosss member weld repairs and corrosion

front floors corroded

inner and outer sills corrosion and weld repairs

rear tyres splitting

Fail 15 May 2015 621,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear chassis weld repairs and corrosion

front crosss member weld repairs and corrosion

front floors corroded

inner and outer sills corrosion and weld repairs

rear tyres splitting

Fail 15 May 2014 61,431 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear chassis weld repairs and corrosion

front cross member weld repairs and corrosion

inner and outer sills weld repairs and corrosion

rear tyres splitting

Pass 15 May 2014 61,431 miles

front and rear chassis weld repairs and corrosion

front cross member weld repairs and corrosion

inner and outer sills weld repairs and corrosion

rear tyres splitting

Fail 26 Jul 2013 61,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

ns lower windscreen cracked not affecting view to front of vehicle

numerous areas of corrosion under vehicle also lots of fibreglass and underseal unable to asses suitability of possibble repairs

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 578,239 miles

genraly rusted under side

Pass 4 Jun 2011 135,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 37,289 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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A20 CLY is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A20 CLY, 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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A20 CLY is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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