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F461 PLN

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,657 mi
Last recorded11,657 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF461 PLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,657 miles

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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,818 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 2 Dec 2011 9,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,377 miles

nearside rear inner sill showing early signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front seats slightly loose on bases (swiveling seats fitted)

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

oil leaks from engine

Fail 8 Nov 2010 7,377 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

nearside rear inner sill showing early signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front seats slightly loose on bases (swiveling seats fitted)

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

oil leaks from engine

Pass 4 Nov 2009 99,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 94,058 miles

advise blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2008 94,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,974 miles

nearside rear chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,334 miles

advanced corrosion on offside rear chassis leg and floor above

slight uneven brakes at rear and slight run out on rear drums road tested (brake check recomended)

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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F461 PLN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F461 PLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F461 PLN registered?

F461 PLN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F461 PLN safe to buy?

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