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F397 YEF

1989 Ford Econoline

White Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,183 mi
Last recorded36,183 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Econoline39,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 YEF
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2015 36,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake effort on min

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f wheel arch and front doors corroded

n/s/r brake lag-25%

o/s handbrake cable poor

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

all tyres wearing centre tread/slight cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

front shock absorbers weak

handbrake efforts slightly low

n/s/f wheel arch and both lower front doors corroded

o/s handbrake cable siezing

slight lag o/s/r brake

wipers slightly poor

Pass 3 Jun 2012 32,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

after market wheels fitted

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre pressure low

vehicle empty-slight grab on rear brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

slight lag n/s/r brake

wipers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2007 26,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

slight lag n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fog lights "loose"

front number plate cracked

o/s/f bump stop missing

slight lag n/s/r brake

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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F397 YEF is a 1989 Ford Econoline in White with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F397 YEF, 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 F397 YEF registered?

F397 YEF is a 1989 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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