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F84 XEL

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,629 mi
Last recorded98,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF84 XEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 98,629 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing/chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r brake pulling less effort, creating brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery warning lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between center section and back box.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, drop link bush's also cracked + perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,257 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between center section and back box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake cable, secured with cable ties.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,253 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill below door. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery warning lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between center section and back box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake cable, secured with cable ties.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,189 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 95,300 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 95,300 miles

tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 94,715 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both vehicle batterys insecure

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 May 2012 94,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both vehicle batterys insecure

rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 May 2011 94,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 May 2011 94,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 May 2010 93,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 92,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 91,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 90,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 88,830 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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F84 XEL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F84 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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F84 XEL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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