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F531 LCN

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,996 mi
Last recorded88,996 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 LCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015
Fail 12 Oct 2015

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,497 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,367 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 58,261 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s tie bar showing signs of wear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,937 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,155 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 56,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 56,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 55,872 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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F531 LCN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F531 LCN, 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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F531 LCN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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