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72,704 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface rust on underside
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
n/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion
prop shaft centre mount rubber wearing
rear brake application slightly uneven
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative unable to turn off lamp (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slight corrosion
prop shaft centre mount rubber wearing
rear brake application slightly uneven
Body has slight corrosion rear cross member where tow bar and both steady legs are (6.1.B.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber worn
exhaust rear box rubber mount perishing
o/s/f wheel bearing making a very slight noise
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven o/s slower too n/s (3.7.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion rear cross member where tow bar and both steady legs are (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber worn
exhaust rear box rubber mount perishing
o/s/f wheel bearing making a very slight noise
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear additional reflector damaged
prop shaft centre bearing worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear additional reflector damaged
prop shaft centre bearing worn
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside and nearside front subframe mounts slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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F895 VLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F895 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.
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F895 VLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1989.
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