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F129 BHC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 BHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,184 miles

both chassis legs have slight corrosion

engine slightly smokey

Pass 24 Aug 2005 57,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine slightly smoking

slight corrosion tooff side rearout rigger

Fail 18 Aug 2005 57,454 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine is slightly smoking

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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F129 BHC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F129 BHC, 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 F129 BHC registered?

F129 BHC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F129 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F129 BHC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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