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F165 RBK

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,676 mi
Last recorded45,676 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 RBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2007 45,676 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,676 miles

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,438 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 45,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2005 44,998 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 44,998 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on edges

slightly damp around fuel injector pump

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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F165 RBK is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F165 RBK, 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.

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What year was F165 RBK registered?

F165 RBK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F165 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F165 RBK shows 6 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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