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F261 JWD

1989 Ford Econoline

Grey Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

93,343 mi
Last recorded93,343 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Econoline39,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 JWD
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 93,343 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 93,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,331 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 93,323 miles

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

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

slight blow exhaust

Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,189 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play steering

springs corroded,

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,566 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 90,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Handbrake travel

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

Fail 27 May 2010 90,561 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 85,964 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 84,967 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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F261 JWD is a 1989 Ford Econoline in Grey with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1989 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 39,254 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F261 JWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F261 JWD registered?

F261 JWD is a 1989 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F261 JWD safe to buy?

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