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F636 LAL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 LAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 95,967 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion all around and underneath veichle

wiper switch and light switch loose at column

Fail 24 May 2019 95,967 miles

Bumper insecure both offside and nearside corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear and centre rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced lower suspension front mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion all around and underneath veichle

wiper switch and light switch loose at column

Pass 28 Jul 2018 91,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 91,026 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,518 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 89,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all rear (2.7.4)

engine oil sump corroded

light/wiper switches slightly loose

oil leak/s

outer sills corroded /soft

various welding repairs and heavily sealed /under sealed to chassis and underside

Pass 13 May 2016 85,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 85,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,885 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,883 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,649 miles

o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,649 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,313 miles

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

passenger seat slightly insecure

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

various patches welded on underneath

Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,313 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

passenger seat slightly insecure

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

various patches welded on underneath

Pass 24 May 2011 75,867 miles

heavy underseal underneath

passenger seat loose

plated underneath

Fail 13 May 2011 75,860 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavy underseal underneath

passenger seat loose

plated underneath

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,467 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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 Front Suspension spring 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)

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

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

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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F636 LAL 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 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 F636 LAL, 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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F636 LAL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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