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F820 BRP

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF820 BRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 80,784 miles

Offside Front little movement in king pin

Fail 17 Apr 2020 80,525 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member corroded both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front little movement in king pin

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hole not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also throughout all joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout also various repairs and under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

as been repaired and underseled

crack in screen o/s lower

vehicle as slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,990 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front and rear outer slightly perished

Oil leak ()

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

rear chassis heavily painted

Pass 31 Dec 2012 45,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,009 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small hole in chassis n/s

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,015 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 29,988 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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F820 BRP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F820 BRP, 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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F820 BRP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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