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F884 LCH

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,409 mi
Last recorded2,409 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 LCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 2,409 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62 miles

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightley defaced

lower parts of body & wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2009 55 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

lower parts of body & wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,408 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 94,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak

low wear on front brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2006 90,422 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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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F884 LCH is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F884 LCH, 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 F884 LCH registered?

F884 LCH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F884 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F884 LCH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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