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APN 96H

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 96H
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026
Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,491 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012
Fail 29 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 55,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 51,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 48,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 46,373 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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APN 96H is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 APN 96H, 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 APN 96H registered?

APN 96H is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 1989.

Is APN 96H safe to buy?

The MOT history for APN 96H shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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