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F295 OBY

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,845 mi
Last recorded48,845 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 OBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,845 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion and already heavily patched

Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion and already heavily patched

Pass 21 May 2008 43,541 miles

front cross member in poor condition

underside of vehicle heavily patched and undersealed

Pass 17 May 2007 28,483 miles

small chips on winnscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 22,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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F295 OBY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F295 OBY, 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 F295 OBY registered?

F295 OBY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F295 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F295 OBY shows 6 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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