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F843 PPV

1989 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,966 mi
Last recorded11,966 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF843 PPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,966 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre beginning to perish/crack.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,033 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked.

slight corrosion n/s/f body

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 117,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked.

o/s/r outer tyre perished and cracked.

slight corrosion n/s/f body

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,334 miles

ALL CHASSIS AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE PATCH PLATED WELDED AND UNDERSEALED

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 114,918 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE EXTENSIVLY PATCHED PLATED AND UNDERSEALED

N/S CHASSIS AND OUTRIGGER CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN TESTABLE AREA

N/S DOOR STEP/INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 114,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE EXTENSIVLY PATCHED PLATED AND UNDERSEALED

N/S CHASSIS AND OUTRIGGER CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN TESTABLE AREA

N/S DOOR STEP/INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 113,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 112,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s inner sill and rear chassis showing signs of corrosion and just accectable

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 108,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F843 PPV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F843 PPV, 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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F843 PPV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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