Case Ih Unknown (1989)
1989 Case Ih Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 3,248 1989 Case Ih Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Case IH has a 0% first-time pass rate—far below the UK average of 80%—which is a serious red flag for any potential buyer. Every single diesel example in this cohort of 3,248 vehicles failed its MOT, with no dangerous defects recorded, suggesting systematic issues rather than safety-critical failures.
The zero average failures and advisories per vehicle is a data anomaly that indicates these records may be incomplete or the vehicles are no longer in regular use; without mileage data, it's impossible to assess whether these are active farm machines or largely retired from service. If you're considering one of these agricultural vehicles, treat the MOT results as a warning sign and have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by someone familiar with Case IH equipment.
We have 3,248 1989 Case Ih Unknown vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Case Ih Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Case Ih Unknown
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 3,243 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (0%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
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