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F699 RYE

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,196 mi
Last recorded66,196 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 RYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 66,196 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,886 miles

underbody repaired in areas and undersealed

Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

underbody repaired in areas and undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,611 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,169 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,644 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 46,744 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corossion covered by tape on nearside and offside front doors, nearside rear wheel arch and rear tailgate.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 44,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion covered by tape on nearside and offside front doors, nearside rear wheel arch, and tailgate.

Pass 2 May 2008 40,463 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 40,441 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

retro fitted seatbelts may not comply awayting direction from VOSA

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,392 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,370 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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F699 RYE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F699 RYE, 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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F699 RYE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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