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TVE 628

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVE 628
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 85,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,017 miles

Minor oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,781 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 83,777 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,635 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,059 miles

OIL LEAKS -ENGINE SUMP CORRODED /OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WEAPING/ ROCKER COVER GASKET

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,815 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,815 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,265 miles

Evidence of oil leaking from rear diff.No leak at time of test

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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TVE 628 is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TVE 628, 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 TVE 628 registered?

TVE 628 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is TVE 628 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVE 628 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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