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F232 TAN

1989 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,032 mi
Last recorded17,032 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 TAN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

chassis rusted and extended , poorly repaired in various places along chassis rails in general poor

exhaust repaired and poor

play steering and suspension system

suspension bushes poor and starting to split

underside of cab rusted on and near perscribed areas

Fail 23 Apr 2009 16,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

ns kingpin has slight lift

os kingpin has slight lift

Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,932 miles

ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON CHASSIS †ADV LIFT IN KING PINS †ADV PLAY IN RE4AR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 27 Jan 2006 4,176 miles

chassis modified to suit longer load bed

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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F232 TAN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F232 TAN, 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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F232 TAN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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