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F931 BVP

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF931 BVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,551 miles

Centre prop bush deteriorated

Chassis has been heavily welded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,551 miles

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

Centre prop bush deteriorated

Chassis has been heavily welded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 81,550 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Centre prop bush deteriorated

Chassis has been heavily welded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,120 miles

frount brake balans 24

Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,120 miles

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

frount brake balans 24

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,061 miles

tow bar - no ball / electrics fitted -- extensive welding to chassis / cab

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,672 miles

front arches + n/s front wing beginning to corrode - not too jagged

Fail 16 May 2009 80,464 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

front arches corroded - not too jagged

Pass 13 May 2008 79,714 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)

rear chassis beginning to corrode by rear spring hangers

Pass 25 May 2007 78,599 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 78,595 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s arch beginning to corrode

Pass 31 May 2006 77,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s sill panel beginning to corrode

Pass 17 May 2005 77,065 miles
Fail 13 May 2005 77,063 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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F931 BVP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F931 BVP, 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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F931 BVP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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