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F334 LAP

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,325 mi
Last recorded47,325 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF334 LAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,271 miles

handbrake lever rod to cable repaired by welding

light corrosion around rear suspension mountings

o/s front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,266 miles

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

handbrake lever rod to cable repaired by welding

light corrosion around rear suspension mountings

o/s front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,126 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,595 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 29,592 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s door shut corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2007 27,379 miles

front and rear wheel arches corroded †o/s sill rusty †o/s and n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 24,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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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F334 LAP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F334 LAP, 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 F334 LAP registered?

F334 LAP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F334 LAP safe to buy?

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