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F587 RHJ

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,640 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 38,573 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2009 363,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 wheelarches corroded

slight play in steering rack

vehicle underbody has light corrosion

water hoses leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all 4 wheelarches corroded

slight play in steering rack

vehicle underbody has light corrosion

water hoses leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,941 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis slightly corroded .

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches rusty and corroded.

slight play in steering rack and pinion.

water leak on carburettor , choke unit.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,296 miles

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to off side font crossmember area

play in off side & near side steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,296 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to off side font crossmember area

play in off side & near side steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,044 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 30,997 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F587 RHJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F587 RHJ, 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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F587 RHJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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