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F479 SGV

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,444 mi
Last recorded30,444 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 SGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,444 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 30,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 29,480 miles

battery insucure

corrossion in o/s/f and n/s/r chassis

o/s/r foot brake reading low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,254 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

o/s/r foot brake reading slightly low

slight corrossion in rear body floor

Fail 3 Jun 2009 22,254 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perrished

o/s/r foot brake reading slightly low

slight corrossion in rear body floor

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,205 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wheel archs starting to rust

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,787 miles

O/S and N/S front wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,271 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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F479 SGV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F479 SGV, 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 F479 SGV registered?

F479 SGV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F479 SGV safe to buy?

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