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F134 RBC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,475 mi
Last recorded81,475 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF134 RBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,306 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 81,228 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both batterys nearside and offside (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle offside slower to operate then nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill corroded and expanding foamed previously. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,629 miles

Front engine and transmission slight fluid leaks

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper w/screen damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2024 78,611 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipeholed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front engine and transmission slight fluid leaks

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper w/screen damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 77,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front step / inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 76,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 76,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 76,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole on front cross member within 30cm of subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has hole within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole on front cross member within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Step, Floor and inner arch has rusted hole, just outside prescribed area.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,856 miles

offside front of inner arch corroded

small crack in upper screen

Fail 30 Sep 2020 76,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis rail by front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front of inner arch corroded

small crack in upper screen

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,816 miles

offside front inner chassis rail corroded

offside front upper screen cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,484 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,351 miles

rear exhaust join slight blow

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,996 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished outer side wall

rear exhaust join slight blow

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

drivers step corroded

offside front top of inner wheel arch slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,087 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,867 miles

o/s Front tyre wall cut

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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F134 RBC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F134 RBC, 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.

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F134 RBC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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