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F889 KNL

1989 Ford P100

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford P10050,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 KNL
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,315 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 97,912 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting point-floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (by anti-roll bar mount point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose-Load Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,329 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,227 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,086 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas.

o/s/r tyre starting to get low.

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas.

o/s/r tyre starting to get low.

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Some under vehicle components are starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,855 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,010 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,517 miles

brake warning light on

n/s and o/s chassis rails starting to corrode

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,517 miles

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

brake warning light on

n/s and o/s chassis rails starting to corrode

oil leaks

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,658 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 72,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,980 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 71,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,855 miles

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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F889 KNL is a 1989 Ford P100 in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 50,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F889 KNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F889 KNL is a 1989 Ford P100, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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