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RJI 4929

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 4929
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,849 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Length (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Light cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 78,849 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Length (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Light cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 77,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,605 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 74,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 66,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut to the tread

Oil leak

Recommend underside wax oyl

Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut to the tread

Oil leak

Recommend underside wax oyl

Pass 11 May 2015 58,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 58,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 56,848 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 56,848 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 55,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,511 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 54,510 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 52,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 49,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,091 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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RJI 4929 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJI 4929, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJI 4929 registered?

RJI 4929 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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