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VIA 4416

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,918 mi
Last recorded39,918 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 4416
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 39,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer age related corrosion on outer cill

Pass 18 May 2022 34,335 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 32,302 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 28,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,811 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Both front king pins slight play.

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,785 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 May 2016 26,785 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,445 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,025 miles

ALL SPRING HANGER BUSHES FRONT AND REAR STARTING TO PERISH AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,010 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,734 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drive pump rubber coupling split

maximum lift in both king pins

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,035 miles

DRVE SHAFT COUPLING FOR MIXER MACHINE IN POOR CONDITION

MAXIMUM LIFT/WEAR IN NEAR SIDE KING PIN THRUST BEARING

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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VIA 4416 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VIA 4416, 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 VIA 4416 registered?

VIA 4416 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is VIA 4416 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 4416 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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