MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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F838 TAY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.
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 TAY, 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 TAY registered?
F838 TAY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1989.
Is F838 TAY safe to buy?
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