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F490 RPX

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,990 mi
Last recorded50,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 RPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,990 miles

bad oil leak

front reg plate damaged

movement in drivers seat, and seat damaged

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall split

play in steering

scratches to windscreen

slight play and noise in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in front king pins

Fail 1 Jun 2012 50,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bad oil leak

front reg plate damaged

movement in drivers seat, and seat damaged

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall split

play in steering

scratches to windscreen

slight play and noise in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in front king pins

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,474 miles

front brake pads appear to be on minimum

front reg plate damaged slightly

movement in drivers seat

o/s/r tyre splitting and n/s tyres splitting/cut

oil leak

rear hub backplates damp

slight brake bind to n/s/r

slight play in front king pins

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2011 46,304 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake pads on minimum

front reg plate slightly damaged

movement in drivers seat

oil leak

rear backplates damp

slight brake bind to n/s/r

slight play in front king pins

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2010 40,515 miles

Front Number Plate cracked But Securely Mounted

Windscreen Cracked

Fail 5 May 2010 40,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate cracked But Securely Mounted

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen Cracked

o/s window smashed

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 34,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 31,390 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,928 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 29,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

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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F490 RPX 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 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F490 RPX, 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 F490 RPX registered?

F490 RPX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 1989.

Is F490 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 RPX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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