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B188 RDL

1985 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,526 mi
Last recorded35,526 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 RDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 35,526 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 35,526 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 27,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area / (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly noisy in operation (air noise ) (1.1.3 (e))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet engine bay area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 2.8mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp corroded bulb holder (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 27,477 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slightly noisy in operation (air noise ) (1.1.3 (e))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet engine bay area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 2.8mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp corroded bulb holder (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area / (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 21,519 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured starter motor wiring harness under engine sump area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the centre tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area around exhaust front pipe ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth problem ? (4.5.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop bearing rubber perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 17,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 11,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 11,328 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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B188 RDL is a 1985 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 B188 RDL, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B188 RDL is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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