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F298 RHU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 RHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,325 miles

Advise; unable to inspect front brake pads / offside rear quarter panel bottom sill holed & corroded / 1 tail pipe mounting in secure / slight blow at front section of exhaust / repairs to all rear chassis members and underseal used.

Front coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded [chassis member close to leaf spring [member is split] (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Advise; unable to inspect front brake pads / offside rear quarter panel bottom sill holed & corroded / 1 tail pipe mounting in secure / slight blow at front section of exhaust / repairs to all rear chassis members and underseal used.

Front coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe & joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle generally corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe & joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front metal brake pipe slight corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 80,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and door step corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Metal section corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak flexi hose? (7.1.2)

N/A

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section slight corrosion. (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak?

Pass 1 May 2015 79,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,358 miles

rear cross member rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,800 miles

ageing to various bushes

front number plate fadeing

front seats a little loose on runners

oil leaks from engine

rusting to various precribed areas

slight plat n/s/f wheel bearing

various brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,484 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 70,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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F298 RHU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F298 RHU, 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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F298 RHU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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