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F740 LNL

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF740 LNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front inner wings corroded

both rear outer tyres perrished

nearside door stop corroded

nearside front bump stop cup corroded

nearside rear bump stop not complete

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,900 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

compleet chassis heavely corroded and coverd in underseal and plates

exhaust system heavely corroded and weak

front king pins have slight free play

front out riggers excessively corroded

rear reflectors held on with tape

Fail 25 Feb 2012 89,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

compleet chassis heavely corroded and coverd in underseal and plates

exhaust system heavely corroded and weak

front king pins have slight free play

front out riggers excessively corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,780 miles

all chassis in poor condition and poor welding repairs but can see no movement or cracks

battery insecure

lift in nearside king pin

offside drivers seat mounting corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 15,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

lift in nearside king pin

offside drivers seat mounting corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 79,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery tray corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front brake caliper damp due to wheather conditions but no leak seen at time of test

Rear platform steady bar front bolts loose

Various previous repairs to chassis rear suspension prescribed areas

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 71,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside front king pin has end float close to limits.

Drivers seat floor areas heavily corroded and holed.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,623 miles

All front road spring leaf spring hanger bushes perishing and wearing out of align

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various previous welding repairs to offside rear end of cab and areas of chassis front and rear

Fail 21 Feb 2008 66,623 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All front road spring leaf spring hanger bushes perishing and wearing out of align

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various previous welding repairs to offside rear end of cab and areas of chassis front and rear

Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,248 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,101 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre propshaft bearing support excessive movement.

offside front chassis corroded around front body mounting.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,736 miles

corrosion in chassis rail near brake limit valve and n/s/r spring hanger areas,on limits.(needs welding soon)

n/s/f rear bush to spring hanger worn on limits(needs replacing very soon)

n/s/r inner tyre on legal limits.

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt

stone chip on n/s of windscreen.

Fail 15 Dec 2005 52,283 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front suspension bump stop heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F740 LNL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 F740 LNL, 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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F740 LNL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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