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F439 SJH

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,283 mi
Last recorded61,283 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF439 SJH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,283 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 61,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread - sidewall separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread - sidewall separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,629 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jul 2018 58,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2017 58,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,106 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 58,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,415 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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F439 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F439 SJH, 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 F439 SJH registered?

F439 SJH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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