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Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

R989 XAVMOT history

R989 XAV is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

R989 XAV red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2023
Mileage
150,052 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R989 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R989 XAV was last recorded at 150,052 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 3,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,601 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,451 miles
Average per year
2,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,052 miles
  • 2021 – 146,601 miles
  • 2020 – 145,388 miles
  • 2019 – 144,806 miles
  • 2017 – 144,299 miles
  • 2016 – 143,513 miles
  • 2015 – 142,018 miles
  • 2014 – 141,069 miles
  • 2013 – 140,401 miles
  • 2012 – 139,217 miles
  • 2011 – 137,838 miles
  • 2010 – 136,587 miles
  • 2009 – 132,782 miles
  • 2008 – 117,032 miles
  • 2007 – 110,875 miles
  • 2006 – 105,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,052 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,052 miles (+3,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,052 miles
    Test number
    159822248728
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,601 miles (+1,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    146,601 miles
    Test number
    906252618450
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes binding slightly

  3. Pass145,388 miles (+582)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    145,388 miles
    Test number
    188506037178
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,806 miles (+507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    144,806 miles
    Test number
    472724855466
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing is corroded, under bonnet
    • AdvisoryHand brake long travel, not much reserve.
    • AdvisoryRear spring shackle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  5. Pass144,299 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,299 miles
    Test number
    155688524893
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch is corroded, near shock absorber mount
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill/step is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

  6. Fail144,299 miles (+786)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,299 miles
    Test number
    567034497407
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch is corroded, near shock absorber mount
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill/step is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

  7. Pass143,513 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,513 miles
    Test number
    517344881997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,018 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,018 miles
    Test number
    990850562563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner tyre is worn on inner edge

  9. Fail141,978 miles (+909)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,978 miles
    Test number
    394507596831
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both, no pattern (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner tyre is worn on inner edge

  10. Pass141,069 miles (+668)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    141,069 miles
    Test number
    695960134241
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear outer tyre has worn on outside edge

  11. Pass140,401 miles (+11)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    519252633222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has a slight noise
    • NoteOffside inner rear tyre has a nail in it
    • NoteOffside outer rear tyre has worn on outside edge

  12. Fail140,390 miles (+1,173)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,390 miles
    Test number
    108237723210
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has a slight noise
    • NoteOffside inner rear tyre has a nail in it
    • NoteOffside outer rear tyre has worn on outside edge

  13. Fail139,217 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    175919122294
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has worn on edge

  14. Pass139,217 miles (+1,379)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    139,217 miles
    Test number
    599309022229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has worn on edge

  15. Pass137,838 miles (+1,251)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    137,838 miles
    Test number
    157448321283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front wiper rubbers have small splits at ends
    • NoteMiddle propshaft bearing worn

  16. Pass136,587 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    136,587 miles
    Test number
    381530030258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePropshaft bearings worn

  17. Fail136,576 miles (+3,794)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,576 miles
    Test number
    490538720293
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePropshaft bearings worn

  18. Pass132,782 miles (+15,750)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    132,782 miles
    Test number
    834846419207
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass117,032 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    117,032 miles
    Test number
    872247418221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,875 miles (+5,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    110,875 miles
    Test number
    362917097079
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass105,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    105,006 miles
    Test number
    821103976058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R989 XAV

Does R989 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R989 XAV expired on 2 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R989 XAV?
The MOT on R989 XAV expired on 2 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R989 XAV done?
R989 XAV was recorded at 150,052 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 2,808 miles a year.
Has R989 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R989 XAV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R989 XAV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R989 XAV find?
R989 XAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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