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F428 PLU

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,312 mi
Last recorded23,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 PLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,312 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 23,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,817 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 21,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,610 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,738 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,303 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,706 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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F428 PLU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel 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 F428 PLU, 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 F428 PLU registered?

F428 PLU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F428 PLU safe to buy?

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