MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake anti slip slightly worn on side.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
brake anti slip slightly worn on side.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Condition of plate repairs. Play in steering UJ. Corrosion to inner arches. Condition of tail lights and rear no.plate. Exhaust insecure. Play in rack.
N/s wishbone bush worn. Slight lift in ball joints.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Corrosion to door steps, cross member and inner arches. Exhaust insecure. Condition of o/s/r leaf spring bush.
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A438 RUM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 A438 RUM, 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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A438 RUM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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