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F208 JRA

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,652 mi
Last recorded21,652 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF208 JRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 7 Dec 2018 20,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 20,824 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,206 miles

exhaust welded in various places

prop shaft centre coupling worn

underside welded in various places

Fail 16 May 2014 19,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiring loose - not dangerous

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2013 19,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,973 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp reflectors corroded

slight wear in steering column u/j

Fail 29 Feb 2012 17,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp reflectors corroded

slight wear in steering column u/j

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both outer sills corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,278 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

condensation inside n/s headlamp

slight lateral movement in handbrake lever

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 9,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,259 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 9,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steel brake pipes corroding

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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F208 JRA is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F208 JRA, 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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F208 JRA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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