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F168 RBK

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,990 mi
Last recorded29,990 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 RBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,990 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 29,990 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,014 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion but not in perscribed area

offside front king pin has slight play

underseal to underside

Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,537 miles

crack in screen

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

play in kingpins

Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,364 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

crack in windscreen not in the sweep

play in both kingpins

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,938 miles

corosion to n/s and o/s exhaust front pipes / slight blows from front pipes siamese joint

corosion to o/s/f and n/s/f springs front shackles shassis mountings coroded

corosion to o/s/f brake pipe by flexi hose

corosion to rear metal brake pipe

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriating

o/s beam pattern deteriating

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged / reflecter deteriating

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 18 Mar 2011 21,938 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

corosion to n/s and o/s exhaust front pipes / slight blows from front pipes siamese joint

corosion to o/s/f and n/s/f springs front shackles shassis mountings coroded

corosion to o/s/f brake pipe by flexi hose

corosion to rear metal brake pipe

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriating

o/s beam pattern deteriating

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged / reflecter deteriating

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 9 Mar 2011 21,924 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front chassis rails corroaded

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

Front brake disc's scored

Front registration delaminated

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front fog lamp inop

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroaded

Oil leak

Slight play both front suspension spring eye bushes

Spare wheel carrier braket loose

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,105 miles

corosion to front discs

front number plate stained

inner rear tyres getting low

n/s/f front shackle mounting starting to corode

o/s/r metal brake pipe coroded

slight binding to n/s/f wheel when turning

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

Fail 3 Nov 2009 21,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion to front discs

front number plate stained

inner rear tyres getting low

n/s/f front shackle mounting starting to corode

o/s/r metal brake pipe coroded

slight binding to n/s/f wheel when turning

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,171 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,313 miles

sxhaust blowing at n/s/f

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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F168 RBK is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F168 RBK, 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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F168 RBK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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