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L189 VHY

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,586 mi
Last recorded8,586 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 VHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 8,586 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has crack (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,495 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

under body seencorrion and oilleaks

Fail 11 Apr 2016 8,491 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion under wing area (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

under body seencorrion and oilleaks

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,180 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 8,180 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,967 miles

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

showing sighns of corrosion to underbody

Fail 12 Jan 2012 6,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 3,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 96,568 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 96,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 91,989 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 91,987 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,378 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 88,289 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,396 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 82,038 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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L189 VHY is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 L189 VHY, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L189 VHY registered?

L189 VHY is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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