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F838 DAH

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,348 mi
Last recorded80,348 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 DAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,348 miles

Original advisory list still stands from test;660861576188.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs are quite worn+Pitted.

Front+Rear leaf spring eye+shackle bushes are perrishing+starting to split.

Nearside front tyre has various cuts+is cracking in treads and is worn slightly out of shape.

Nearside outer sil panel is corroded.

Nearside rear bumper end cap is missing.

Nearside+Offside front brake flexi hose metal pipes are corroded.(Advise early replacement.)

Offside front tyre is cracking in treads.

Offside rear chassis outrigger by rear leaf spring front hanger is corroded.

Offside wiper could do a better job of clearing screen.

Rear door lowers are corroded+have been taped.

Rear registration plate is delaminating.

Slight movement detected in front king pins.

Slight movement detected in steering box drop arm.

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

Wheel arches are corroding.

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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F838 DAH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F838 DAH, 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 F838 DAH registered?

F838 DAH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 1989.

Is F838 DAH safe to buy?

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