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PIL 6830

1989 Ford Econoline

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,908 mi
Last recorded15,908 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Econoline39,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 6830
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 15,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Park brake slightly stiff in operation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2024 15,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 14,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 13,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside a post corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 13,068 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside a post corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,050 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,024 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,007 miles

Engine Water Leak

Exhaust Blowing

Slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,888 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 12,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust blow

n/s/r seat belt frayed

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,879 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 12,874 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 9,932 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 9,931 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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PIL 6830 is a 1989 Ford Econoline in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 39,254 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PIL 6830, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PIL 6830 registered?

PIL 6830 is a 1989 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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