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F769 NPG

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,291 mi
Last recorded51,291 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 NPG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 51,291 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 51,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides Are Left Hand Drive (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,630 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 50,268 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 48,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 48,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,501 miles

front wheel arches corroded,drivers step corroded,rear arches rusty,screen pillars rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2016 48,501 miles

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

front wheel arches corroded,drivers step corroded,rear arches rusty,screen pillars rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,301 miles

front tyres perishing on sidewalls

front wheelarches heavily corroded

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front tyres perishing on sidewalls

front wheelarches heavily corroded

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,220 miles

Coolant leak

Front hubs are heavily corroded

Front wheel arches are corroded but not structural

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front hubs are heavily corroded

Front wheel arches are corroded but not structural

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 47,472 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,901 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 45,874 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,250 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,087 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,865 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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F769 NPG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F769 NPG, 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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F769 NPG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 1989.

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