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F138 RLY

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 RLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,795 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 77,780 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

general condition very poor

o/s/f mirror poor condition

rear doors rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,280 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake rubber poor condition

genaral condition of body poor /rear doors

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,815 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 76,810 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 73,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS VERY SLIGHT RAUGHNESS

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,210 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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F138 RLY is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F138 RLY, 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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What year was F138 RLY registered?

F138 RLY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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