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F894 VLJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,858 mi
Last recorded65,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF894 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,858 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 65,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 65,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 64,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 62,425 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,695 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,695 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 53,670 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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F894 VLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F894 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F894 VLJ registered?

F894 VLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F894 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F894 VLJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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