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F529 RVW

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,393 mi
Last recorded7,393 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF529 RVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,393 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 7,377 miles

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

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis in a poor condition + holed in places

Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,885 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

body condition very poor

Fail 4 Apr 2008 4,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

body condition very poor

Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 2,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cab body work in a poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 13 miles

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

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

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

both handbrake cables cracked

o/s/r+ n/s/r chassis in a poor condition

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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F529 RVW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F529 RVW, 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 F529 RVW registered?

F529 RVW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F529 RVW safe to buy?

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