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F512 SHV

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,411 mi
Last recorded28,411 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 28,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,824 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 1,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 625 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

NEAR SIDE FRONT LEAF SPRING BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT CRACKS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSE SLIGHT CRACK

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SLIGHT WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 1 Nov 2007 507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disks rusty

slight play to both front king pins

Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,454 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/r shock bottom bush worn

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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F512 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F512 SHV, 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 F512 SHV registered?

F512 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F512 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F512 SHV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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