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F158 RYK

1989 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 RYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

hazard switch faulty

oil leak engine

slight corrossion in n/s cab o/s inner sill panel and rear body

slight lift in king pins

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,230 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

hazard switch faulty

lift in kingpins

oil leak engine

rear brake pipes rusty

slight cporrossion in n/s cab,o/s inner sill panel and rear body

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tray insucure

crack o/s mirror glass

n/s/r outer tyre slightly perrished

slight corrossion in cab ando/s inner step and rear chassis

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,094 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery tray insucure

crack o/s mirror glass

n/s/r outer tyre slightly perrished

slight corrossion in cab ando/s inner step and rear chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lift in king pins

slight corrossion in o/s front inner step and o/s/r chassis

slight corrossion in rear body

Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lift in king pins

slight corrossion in o/s/r chassis, o/s/f inner step and rear body

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,367 miles

corrossion in o/s inner step and o/s/r chassis

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear tyres slightly perrished

slight corrossion in n/s and o/s rear chassis

Fail 17 Feb 2010 92,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside dront body out rigger slightly corroded

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,172 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,813 miles

brake ferrules rusty

front discs inner face rusty

o/s/f tyre perrished in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2005 86,796 miles

engine smokes on tick over

front discs rusty

n/s/r lens shows light through rev lens

oil leak

one number plate light n/w

slight blow exhaust

slight play n/s/f trackrod end

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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F158 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F158 RYK, 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 F158 RYK registered?

F158 RYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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