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F598 RLE

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,787 mi
Last recorded26,787 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 RLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 26,787 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded

both outer and inner sills heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2018 25,906 miles

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 25,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 24,360 miles

Front and rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 24,254 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 23,285 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lens damage

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

Offside front tyre perishing slightly outer edge

Pass 19 May 2015 20,682 miles

Both front tyres worn

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 22 Apr 2015 20,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Both front tyres worn

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

Nearside front headlamp glass missing but beam image ok

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system corroded

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 15,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,812 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 13,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 11,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,462 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,472 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 2,884 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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F598 RLE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F598 RLE, 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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F598 RLE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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