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RDZ 9318

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,498 mi
Last recorded21,498 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 9318
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

no air filter

Fail 10 Aug 2012 21,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

no air filter

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,882 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of welding repairs due to thick coating of underseal

Pass 12 Mar 2008 4,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

complete chassis isheavily corroded & heavily weld repaired

slight play within steering rack knuckle joints underneath rack gaiters at offside & nearside

Pass 15 Nov 2007 2,100 miles

all weld repairs have been heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2007 2,043 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

excessive corrosion to drivers footstep

front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2006 589 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis heavily corroded , more pronounced id areas of front and rear suspension mounts

excessive corrosion to drivers footstep

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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RDZ 9318 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RDZ 9318, 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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RDZ 9318 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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