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F819 POW

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,426 mi
Last recorded25,426 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF819 POW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,426 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 25,426 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,198 miles

Had welding done to offside front chassis done to good strandard

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,144 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 20,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,797 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,686 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,502 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 4,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 3,094 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 1,934 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 1,926 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F819 POW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F819 POW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F819 POW registered?

F819 POW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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