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F246 RTR

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,466 mi
Last recorded93,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 RTR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 93,466 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,069 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 92,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 89,121 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 88,729 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 88,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 88,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 88,318 miles

corrosion around front chassis

n/s/f tyre perishing to side wall

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion around front chassis

n/s/f tyre perishing to side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2006 87,256 miles

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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F246 RTR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F246 RTR, 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 F246 RTR registered?

F246 RTR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F246 RTR safe to buy?

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