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F842 JNC

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

8,100 mi
Last recorded8,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 JNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 8,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front bush of lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 7,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 7,477 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 6,659 miles

exhaust as been cut short

Pass 19 Apr 2017 6,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,387 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 96,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,427 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 95,365 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

screen cracked not in swept area

Pass 18 Jun 2009 95,240 miles

Battery insecure

Crack in off side lower windscreen outside of swept area

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Crack in off side lower windscreen outside of swept area

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,287 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 93,200 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,788 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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F842 JNC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F842 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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F842 JNC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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