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F153 RNO

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 RNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,683 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

genral corrosion under vechile

Pass 19 Feb 2014

Genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014

Genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,463 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 83,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o,s door step filler repairs not in perscribed area

o.s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

surface rust front suspension arms,front sub frame,o.s front coil spring

Fail 21 Jul 2006 83,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hc high on tickover

n.s front n,s rear tyres cracking

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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F153 RNO is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F153 RNO, 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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F153 RNO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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