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F488 SFA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,552 mi
Last recorded80,552 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 SFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 80,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 78,947 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 78,932 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 78,631 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F488 SFA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F488 SFA, 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 F488 SFA registered?

F488 SFA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F488 SFA safe to buy?

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