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F826 JNC

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,338 mi
Last recorded61,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF826 JNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,338 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,338 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,540 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,540 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,370 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,510 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2011 38,823 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,778 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall shows signs of deterioration

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,455 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 21 May 2008 29,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 23 May 2007 28,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,247 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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F826 JNC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F826 JNC, 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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What year was F826 JNC registered?

F826 JNC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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