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F229 AHG

1989 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,892 mi
Last recorded202,892 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 AHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 202,892 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 202,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 197,782 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 197,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

front centre seat belt anchor fitted to drivers seat frame.

ignition key imoilizer fault. wont operate without 2nd key.

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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F229 AHG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F229 AHG, 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 F229 AHG registered?

F229 AHG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F229 AHG safe to buy?

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