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F318 RUV

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,929 mi
Last recorded30,929 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 RUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness on steering box

Fail 24 Apr 2015 24,192 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear inner tyre pressure low recommend attention

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 May 2014 20,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 20,336 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front seat has slight play in frame

Fail 9 May 2013 20,336 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front seat has slight play in frame

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,731 miles

slight seapage @ steering box seal

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,528 miles

oil leak from n/s/r axle

Pass 1 May 2008 19,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,028 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 19,028 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,548 miles

engine oil leak

fuel smell in cab

inlet vacuum pipe split/poor security

n/s seat poor security

o/s/f tyre low pressure/nail in shoulder

rear brake imbalance

rear load valve poor operation

service brake poor efficiency

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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F318 RUV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F318 RUV, 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 F318 RUV registered?

F318 RUV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F318 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 RUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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