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F83 XEL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF83 XEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,266 miles

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear step needs reflectors

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner rear quarter (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill rear quarter (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear step needs reflectors

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,584 miles

slight smearing front wiper blades

Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 29 Jun 2013 92,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow

general under body repairs and corrosion

oil leak

repairs to chassis sills

steering rack slight leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,370 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 91,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,185 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,877 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 87,345 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 85,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,437 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 84,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front spring mounts been welded in passed and coated in paint

both rear wheel arches been painted

chassis, road srpings, fuel and brake pipes coated in paint

rear exhaust box braket been tyied up

underneath of vehicle coated in red paint

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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F83 XEL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F83 XEL, 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 F83 XEL registered?

F83 XEL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F83 XEL safe to buy?

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