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F736 HGD

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,254 mi
Last recorded26,254 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF736 HGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 26,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill drain hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,819 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed unable accertain corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,470 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 25,435 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front inner wheel arches corroding,offside front inner wheel arch rusty by steering box, brake servo rusty,both front fexihose brake pipes rusty.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 23,899 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front inner wheel arches corroding,offside front inner wheel arch rusty by steering box, brake servo rusty,both front fexihose brake pipes rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 23,003 miles

Front brakes have inconsistant readings. Two tests carried out, one pass & one fail. Both docs attached. Advise to have front brakes serviced.

Imbalance on rear axle. O/S/R little effort. See attached brake test doc.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,243 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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F736 HGD 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 70%.

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 F736 HGD, 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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F736 HGD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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