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ExpiredMileage
37,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various coorosion marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring hangor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor near gear box mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion door lower edge (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
refer to previous advisorys test number 392038370245
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front end damage poor repair
rear doors not open
some prior repairs coated in fibreglass,unable to assess condition but appear poor
steering heavy
tested as vsi original tested as class 5 15 seater.seats removed currently 11 seater
various signs of corrosion and poor repairs
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
appears to be a home made turbo/diesel conversion
cooling fan missing
exhaust corroded
hazards poor
headlamps poor aim
horn poor sound
load valve poor operation
o/s/f seat poor security/movement
previously used/tested as class 5 15 seater,seats removed,currently 11 passenger seats,installation check dated 7/6/99 cert no yt0394833-luton council vts11243,tested as 15 seater until 2003-cert no gp0732866,parked up very long term
prior assorted damage/corrosion repairs of variable vintages and qualities,unable to properly assess some items/areas
rear barke imbalance,service brake inertia tested,roller efforts obtained are as follows,n/s/f 420-lock,o/s/f 410-lock,rears 330 per side,refer also prior fail/advise 370343599407
rear hubs noise,transmission noise on roadtest
rear tyres starting distortion
screen damage
some prior repairs coated in fibreglass,unable to properly assess condition but appear poor
steering heavy,kingpins lift/play
steering lost motion
o/s/f seat poor security/movement
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
appears to be a home made turbo/diesel conversion
cooling fan missing
exhaust corroded
hazards poor
headlamps poor aim
horn poor sound
load valve poor operation
previously used/tested as class 5 15 seater,seats removed,currently 11 passenger seats,installation check dated 7/6/99 cert no yt0394833-luton council vts11243,tested as 15 seater until 2003-cert no gp0732866,parked up very long term
prior assorted damage/corrosion repairs of variable vintages and qualities,unable to properly assess some items/areas
rear barke imbalance,service brake inertia tested,roller efforts obtained are as follows,n/s/f 420-lock,o/s/f 410-lock,rears 330 per side,refer also prior fail/advise 370343599407
rear hubs noise,transmission noise on roadtest
rear tyres starting distortion
screen damage
some prior repairs coated in fibreglass,unable to properly assess condition but appear poor
steering heavy,kingpins lift/play
steering lost motion
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
appears to be a home made turbo/diesel conversion
brakes not inertia tested due to vehicle condition,tested as 3500kg as per vsi
cooling fan missing
exhaust corroded
horn poor sound
load valve poor operation
previously used/tested as class 5 15 seater,seats removed,currently 11 passenger seats,installation check dated 7/6/99 cert no yt0394833-luton council vts11243,tested as 15 seater until 2003-cert no gp0732866,parked up very long term
prior assorted damage/corrosion repairs of variable vintages and qualities,unable to properly assess some items/areas
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear tyres starting distortion
screen damage
steering heavy,kingpins lift/play
steering lost motion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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JIL 8548 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 JIL 8548, 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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JIL 8548 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1989.
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