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F737 HKR

1989 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF737 HKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,984 miles

drivers belt slight fraying

n/s handbrake could be better ( handbrake just meets criteria for effort)

n/s/f shock leaking (damping accepable)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge and perishing

o/s/f tyre badly perished (advise replacement 185/14)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,452 miles

advises as before

Fail 25 Aug 2007 52,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front reg plate slightly stained

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,444 miles

advises as before

Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise exhaust for corrosion ( mid box slight crack )

o/s/f shosk has slight leak

slight corrosion near o/s/f bumber mount ( not prescribed area )

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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F737 HKR is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F737 HKR, 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 F737 HKR registered?

F737 HKR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F737 HKR safe to buy?

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