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F118 SVT

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,254 mi
Last recorded105,254 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 SVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2005 105,254 miles

air preasure low on o/s/r inner tyre also slight lift on o/s/f king pin, slight corrosion on o/ s/r outrigger

Fail 14 Oct 2005 105,224 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

air preasurre low on o/s/r inner tyre also slight lift on o/s/f king pin, slight corrossion on o/s/r out rigger

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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F118 SVT is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F118 SVT, 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

How do I check the history of F118 SVT?

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What year was F118 SVT registered?

F118 SVT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 1989.

Is F118 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F118 SVT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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