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F833 JTA

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,033 mi
Last recorded99,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF833 JTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 99,033 miles

n/s/r park cable a little sticky but not yet to excess

screen cracked outside sweep of the blades

unable to see full repaire of front chassie due to position and ammount of underseal.Vehicle presenter is happy that vehicle has been repaired to original strength

Fail 11 Jan 2007 99,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r park cable a little sticky but not yet to excess

screen cracked outside sweep of the blades

Pass 13 Dec 2005 79,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion n/s sill but not in prescribed area

n/s/f wheel bearing a little rough but not yet to excess

screen cracked outside sweep of wipers

water leak at engine

Fail 12 Dec 2005 79,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion n/s sill not structural

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey but not yet to excess

screen cracked outside sweep

water leak at engine

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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F833 JTA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F833 JTA, 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 F833 JTA registered?

F833 JTA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F833 JTA safe to buy?

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