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F688 JVO

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF688 JVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 84,520 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.5.8b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (6.4.B.2b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

both number plate lights are dim.

nearside outer sill panel excessively corroded.

offside headlamp lens chipped

offside rear wheel arch corroded/

side load step illumination not working.

windscreen cracked offside.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 84,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 84,303 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

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

both front passenger seat belt stalks,have to press button down to latch in.

both number plate lamps are dim.

handbrake outer cable is split.

offside headlamp lens is chipped.

offside rear outer and nearside rear inner tyre sidewalls are perishing.

rear number plate is seperating.

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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F688 JVO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F688 JVO, 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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F688 JVO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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