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F511 HNE

1989 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,290 mi
Last recorded44,290 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 HNE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,290 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 422,674 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Clip missing on the o/s hand brake cable

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

The steering rack has slight play in both ends

Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inside rear of van body has been wooden lined unable to see floor and wheel arches clearly

n/s brake disc slightly worn

o/s brake disc slightly worn

tow bar/hitch insecure

underside of vehicle around chassis & brake pipes sprayed in wax oyl

variius parts of chassis have been welded and coverd in thick sealant

Fail 3 Nov 2005 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

various chassis areas have been welded and covered with thick sealant

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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F511 HNE is a 1989 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F511 HNE, 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 F511 HNE registered?

F511 HNE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F511 HNE safe to buy?

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