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F473 SNR

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,949 mi
Last recorded49,949 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF473 SNR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 49,949 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 49,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,623 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,669 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 22,642 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2006 16,767 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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F473 SNR is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F473 SNR, 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 F473 SNR registered?

F473 SNR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F473 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F473 SNR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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