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F689 PLB

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,895 mi
Last recorded65,895 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF689 PLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,021 miles

offside rear brake slight fluctuation

oil leak

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,012 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake slight fluctuation

oil leak

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,523 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,523 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,746 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,565 miles

both front brake hose metal ends corroded

oil leaking from engine

rear seats removed

slight leak centre exhaust joint

Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,525 miles

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hose metal ends corroded

oil leaking from engine

rear seats removed

slight leak centre exhaust joint

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,821 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion starting under passenger front wheel arch

drivers wiper starting to split

front brake hose ends corroded

oil leaking from engine

passenger sill corroded

rear seats removed

Fail 16 Oct 2008 62,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion starting under passenger front wheel arch

drivers wiper starting to split

front brake hose ends corroded

oil leaking from engine

passenger sill corroded

rear seats removed

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,501 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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F689 PLB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White 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 F689 PLB, 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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F689 PLB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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