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F929 RUL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,102 mi
Last recorded42,102 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF929 RUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air filter housing insecure

Chip in offside headlight not affecting beam or output

Drivers side door mirror slightly obscured by securing piece of plastic

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Offside sill, nearside sill and wheeelarch near to but not within specified areas is excessively corroded and has some sharp edges that are not likely to cause injury

Passenger side door mirror missing

Radiator leaking

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,218 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 34,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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F929 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F929 RUL, 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 F929 RUL registered?

F929 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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