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F944 RUL

1989 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

26,280 mi
Last recorded26,280 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF944 RUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,280 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all old welded areas coted in underseal

battery inscure

body condition poor

nearside head lamp loose

offside seat base deterated

parking brake cables deterated

tow bar welded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 223,898 miles

ALL WELDED AREAS HEAVILY ,MACTICKED/UNDER SEALED

BATTERY INSICURE

CLUTCH PEDAL VERY STIFF/HEAVY.

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/ REPAIRED

O/S/F SEAT BASE FONM DETEORATED

O/S/F WHEEL ARCH/ INNER CORRODED/HOLED

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

SPARE & N/S/R INNER TYRE NEAR LIMITS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 223,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL WELDED AREAS HEAVILY ,MACTICKED/UNDER SEALED

BATTERY INSICURE

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/ REPAIRED

N/S/R FOOT BRAKE REDUCED EFFORT/NOT LOCKING OUT.

O/S/F SEAT BASE FONM DETEORATED

O/S/F WHEEL ARCH/ INNER CORRODED/HOLED

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

SPARE & N/S/R INNER TYRE NEAR LIMITS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,800 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

GENERAL UNDER BOBY CORROSION TO CHASSIC & BRAKE PIPES

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 9 Mar 2010 17,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 112,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air filter box loose but secure

corroision to propshaft mounting point

drivers door rusting at bottom

near side front wing rusting

near side wing mirror loose but secure

off side front bumper adrift

slight play in steering joints

Fail 15 Jan 2009 112,620 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air filter box loose but secure

corroision to propshaft mounting point

drivers door rusting at bottom

near side front wing rusting

near side wing mirror loose but secure

off side front bumper adrift

slight play in steering joints

Pass 16 Nov 2007 123,597 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 123,957 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 123,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 113,234 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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F944 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 F944 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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F944 RUL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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