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F98 HYC

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

318,426 mi
Last recorded318,426 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 HYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 318,426 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 318,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 309,923 miles

both front inner arches corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

nearside rear wheek arch corroded

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2015 309,913 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front inner arches corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

nearside rear wheek arch corroded

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 309,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 301,052 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 289,541 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 271,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 253,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 225,723 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 225,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

axle pinion flange loose.

propshaft centre coupling slight play/deteriorated.

propshaft support bearing deteriorated.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 7,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

axle pinion flange loose.

propshaft centre coupling slight play.

propshaft support bearing deteriorated.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 97,518 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 97,514 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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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F98 HYC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F98 HYC, 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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F98 HYC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F98 HYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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