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F236 REV

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

8,328 mi
Last recorded8,328 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 REV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion on rear chassis cross member

Pass 30 May 2018 7,747 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hub Slight Diff Oil Leak

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

Fail 18 May 2018 7,747 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hub Slight Diff Oil Leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 5,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside track control arm Gaiter perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,737 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 2,737 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,444 miles

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

parts of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,492 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis rails

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

dampness around offside rear brake back plate / axle hub seal

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

temp repair to offside wing mirror

Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

dampness around offside rear brake back plate / axle hub seal

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

temp repair to offside wing mirror

Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,115 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front coil springs slightly corroded

centre exhaust silencer poor / rattling

corrosion to both front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear panel

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded - at front and rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

slight corrosion to both front door steps

welding repairs covered in protective underseal unable to fully inspect

welding repairs to chassis rails

Fail 5 Jan 2012 88,114 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front coil springs slightly corroded

centre exhaust silencer poor / rattling

corrosion to both front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear panel

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded - at front and rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

slight corrosion to both front door steps

welding repairs to chassis rails

Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,039 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,039 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,768 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 77,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,549 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 71,498 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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F236 REV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F236 REV, 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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F236 REV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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