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F185 SHW

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

354 mi
Last recorded354 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 SHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 354 miles

low reserve on hand brake travle

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

foot brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

front drivers seat loose but not insecure

front numberplate ageing

fuel cap rubber sealer perishing

light noise from rear diff

near side front and off side front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,843 miles

corrosion metal brake pipes rear/front/front to back

corrosion outer sills/chassis/rear leaf spring mount areas

damage to wing mirrors

drivers wiper blade split

front brake discs worn thin/corrosion

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre close to limit bold outer edge

slight brake judder nearside rear

Pass 9 Mar 2006 88,151 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 88,060 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion rear arches/sills/underside

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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F185 SHW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F185 SHW, 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 F185 SHW registered?

F185 SHW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F185 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 SHW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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