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RML 80L

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,057 mi
Last recorded57,057 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRML 80L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,057 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,377 miles

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

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

battery insecure

chassis outrigers started to corrode in area of spring mountings

offside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak

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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RML 80L is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RML 80L, 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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What year was RML 80L registered?

RML 80L is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is RML 80L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RML 80L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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