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A16 JNC

1989 Ford Transit

Purple Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,056 miles

battery loose

Fail 6 Mar 2012 71,056 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear handbrake cables have been rubbing on wheels. not rubbing at time of test

rear propshaft uj slight play.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,774 miles

185/70x14 hr car tyres fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

185/70x14 hr car tyres fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,744 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,465 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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A16 JNC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Purple with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 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 A16 JNC, 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 37 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 A16 JNC registered?

A16 JNC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is A16 JNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 JNC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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