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F89 HNM

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

617 mi
Last recorded617 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 HNM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 617 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded and holed in several places but not in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Feb 2022 617 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded and holed in several places but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear inner/outer sills and chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 96,148 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear inner/outer sills and chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat has play

parking brake light not working

passenger seat has play

various underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 95,789 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

drivers seat has play

exhaust has corrosion

parking brake light not working

passenger seat has play

various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,882 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 93,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake Pads not checked due to wheel design

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,493 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Offside inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Various brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2014 92,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Offside inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

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

Offside inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,142 miles

signs of corrosion at lower edge of o/s sill/door step

signs of corrosion at rear of o/s outer sill

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 88,128 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,531 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,677 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,650 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 75,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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F89 HNM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 F89 HNM, 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 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F89 HNM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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