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F642 UVN

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,285 mi
Last recorded18,285 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 UVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 18,285 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner/outer wheelarches corroded through in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s cab steps/sills corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cab panel/floor corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both cab inner sills/cabfloors/outriggers corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front inner wing tops corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under rear spring anchor bracket corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights flashing with indicators n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on faces advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus three of the rear tyres ...note o/s front tyre 12 years old (5.2.3 (n) (i))

drivers seat squab deteriorating

front wheels smaller than rears

handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear

lift in n/s front axle kingpin

vehicle has already been extensively welded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,671 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak on tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on cab floor/inner wings/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on cab wheel arches/steps etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged also slow returning (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear light brackets bent

exhaust tailpipe deteriorating

o/s front tyre under inflated

vehicle chassis/cab has been extensively welded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 152,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle footbrake/handbrake imbalance

vehicle chassis has been extensively welded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 9,746 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front crossmember in places (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s chassis near to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of chassis/underbody/cab (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s front tyre feathering

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience

vehicle looking tired

Fail 2 Jun 2017 9,746 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front crossmember in places (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s chassis near to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of chassis/underbody/cab (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre feathering

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test advise adjustments or repairs at earliest convienience

vehicle looking tired

Pass 9 May 2016 3,444 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on walls and also different size to rear tyres

corrosion on various parts of underbody and outer panels and vehicle looking tired

oil leak on engine

small crack in windscreen advise changing at earliest convienience

Pass 12 Nov 2009 2,246 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen damaged on upper right hand conner

Fail 2 Oct 2009 2,244 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Drag link end gaiter split x2

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2008 96,645 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

sharpe edges starting to appear on nearside front wheel arch

Fail 22 May 2008 96,645 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

sharpe edges starting to appear on nearside front wheel arch

Fail 21 Apr 2008 96,600 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Propshaft component defective

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

drivers seat insecuer and in poor state of repair

Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

security of drivers seat

Fail 25 Oct 2006 89,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

security of drivers seat

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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F642 UVN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F642 UVN, 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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F642 UVN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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