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F716 RRV

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,188 mi
Last recorded68,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF716 RRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,188 miles

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

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Brake lines - advancing corrosion attack to brake lines including front flexible pipes

Many testable and non testable items in poor condition including items listed below.

Steering - freeplay developing in steering system. Lift/play dectectable in King Pins

Tyres Nearside Front Tyre - low on tread depth

Vehicle structure and bodywork many areas with advanced corossion attack including chassis legs, outriggers,wheel arches, front panel and support members

Windsreen Pillars - pillars have broken away from roof bodywork

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,951 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,666 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,666 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,504 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,161 miles

Chassis - Various areas in poor condtion advanced corrsion

Front Flexible Brake Pipes in poor condition

Many Testable and Non Testable items in poor condition - including items listed below

Nearside Front Tyre Low on Tread Depth (at edge)

Steering Freeplay in various joints and pivots

Suspension & Spring Bushes in poor codtion

Suspension Action of Shockabsorbers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2006 61,746 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 61,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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F716 RRV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F716 RRV, 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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What year was F716 RRV registered?

F716 RRV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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