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F983 LNN

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,015 mi
Last recorded31,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF983 LNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,015 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 31,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2005 26,775 miles

1 play took out of nearside front wheel bearing but slight rumbling noise

Fail 5 May 2005 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

1 WIPER BLADES RIPPED †2 N/S REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED †3 GENERAL CORROSION ON ALL VEHICLE BODY †4 SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON STEERING BOX †5 O/S REAR BUMP STOP SPLIT †6 N/S REAR HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING †7 HOLES IN REAR FLOOR (CORRODED) †8 CLUNKING FROM DIFF ?

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F983 LNN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F983 LNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F983 LNN registered?

F983 LNN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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