MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
nearside rear brake tight in operation
slight play in all front leaf spring bushes
steering stiff in operation
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
slight play in all front leaf spring bushes
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering also steering can not be turned side to side seized (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering also steeing can not be turned side to side seized (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
slight play in steering wheel
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JWE 889W is a 1980 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 JWE 889W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JWE 889W registered?
JWE 889W is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1980.
Is JWE 889W safe to buy?
The MOT history for JWE 889W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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