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F219 RLN

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,565 mi
Last recorded90,565 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 RLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2008 90,565 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion around offside step.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,565 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion around offside step.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 86,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 86,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,424 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 79,418 miles

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

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

rear no plate

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

coolant leaking

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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F219 RLN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F219 RLN, 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 F219 RLN registered?

F219 RLN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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