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F468 LAP

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 LAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 170,000 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 169,481 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure belt buckle anchorage (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in two place ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play (2.7.4)

crack in o/s screen

front bumper insecure

n/s/f seat belt anchorage mounting to bolt loose washer missing

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2015 169,481 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 169,481 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

nsf seat belt bolt has been replaced.

nsr lense cracked

offside screen damage.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 169,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 169,481 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear inner tyres cracking

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

RBT not carried out due to low tyre inflation

Pass 28 Nov 2012 169,481 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear inner tyres cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 169,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 169,481 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 178,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 169,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 169,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 169,481 miles

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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F468 LAP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F468 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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F468 LAP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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